Cities are at once among humanity’s crowning achievements and core drivers of the climate crisis. Their dependence on the outside world for vital resources is causing global temperatures to rise and wildlife habitats to shrink. But we have the opportunity to make cities more sustainable by transforming the built environment.Dickson D. Despommier proposes a visionary yet achievable plan for creating a new, self-sustaining urban landscape. He argues that we can find solutions through...

Dickson D. Despommier's vivid, visceral account of the biology, behavior, and history of parasites follows the interplay between these fascinating life forms and human society over thousands of years. Despommier focuses on long-term host-parasite associations, which have evolved to avoid or even subvert the human immune system. Some parasites do great damage to their hosts, while others have signed a kind of "peace treaty" in exchange for their long lives within them. Many parasites also p...

"The vertical farm is a world-changing innovation whose time has come. Dickson Despommier's visionary book provides a blueprint for securing the world's food supply and at the same time solving one of the gravest environmental crises facing us today."--StingImagine a world where every town has their own local food source, grown in the safest way possible, where no drop of water or particle of light is wasted, and where a simple elevator ride can transport you to nature's grocery sto...

This specially curated collection features five reviews of current and key research on vertical farming in horticulture.The first chapter describes and evaluates technologies and methods for growing edible plants indoors and presents a survey of selected commercial vertical farms currently operating that employ them.The second chapter explores the benefits of plant factories with artificial lighting (PFALs). The chapter assesses resource consumption, costs ...

Strong focus on infrastructural requirements for successful urban agriculture, such as public policy and planning frameworks, business models and social networksCovers developments in key technologies such as rooftop and vertical farming, as well as waste managementIncludes case studies of particular commodities, including horticultural produce, livestock and forestry

Are you curious about how to harmonize your lifestyle with sustainable practices and ethical food production while fostering a connection with the environment? Do you seek a guide that embraces vegan principles for a sustainable way of living? Are you interested in creating a balanced ecosystem in your own space?If you aspire to integrate ethical food production, sustainability, and vegan principles into a lifestyle that nurtures nature, you’re not alone. Many individuals struggle ...

The Vertical Oasis: Mastering Organic Vertical Farming in an Urban SettingThis book is designed as a comprehensive guide to the intricacies, opportunities, and challenges of vertical farming, specifically within the confines of an urban landscape. Whether you're an urban farmer seeking sustainable ways to cultivate food or have a keen interest in agriculture technology, this book offers insightful and practical information to help you understand and master the techniques of organ...

Embark on a journey toward sustainable abundance, Authored by an experienced advocate of permaculture principles and vertical farming techniques, this comprehensive guide is your key to cultivating thriving ecosystems and bountiful harvests, even in the heart of the city.What to Expect:The Permaculture Promise: Dive into the principles of permaculture and discover how to design resilient, self-sustaining ecosystems that work in harm...