Mon.Dec 07, 2020

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COVID-19 Accelerating the Trend Towards Vertical and Indoor Farming

Small Business Labs

The interest and investments in vertical and indoor farms has been growing steadily for several  years. This is due to the advantages of indoor farming. By taking plants out of their outdoor environments and moving them inside to a controlled environment you can eliminate the problems associated with drought, pests, weeds and extreme weather. You can also locate farms closer to urban areas, which means fresher produce for consumers and lower transportation costs.  But COVID-19 has ad

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Globalization is ending. What’s next? | Mike O’Sullivan

TED Talks

“Globalization is on its deathbed,” says economist Mike O’Sullivan. The question now is: What’s next? Tracing the historical successes and failures of globalization, O’Sullivan forecasts a new world order where countries come together over shared values rather than geography. Learn how big regional powers like the United States and China will be driven by distinct ways of governing trade, technology and people -- while smaller nations will forge new alliances to solve problems.