When you consider the reality that so often there are limited supplies of fresh, organic foods available in parts of our inner cities, and that so often the kids living there see few positive career prospects in their future there’s no doubt that a program that’s thriving in St. Paul, Minnesota could serve as a model for success across urban America that could ignite a passion for going green among our inner city youth....

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A nice article about cob, a low impact natural building technique dating back hundreds of years, but still used today. Cob is a mix of sand, clay, and straw.
This post describes the building method, the properties of cob, and its history. 

South Korea will spend US$103 billion through 2030 in developing new renewable energy, to cut its reliance on fossil fuels and reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The new plan, announced on Wednesday, is part of a long-term energy strategy and will come on top of other energy policies and overseas resource development plans. Capacity for solar, wind, bio and geothermal power generation will be expanded.