Painting the Desert Green
Over at Frontier Earth, some riffing on a classic essay in Science, painted lawns in the desert, and a tiny step towards sustainability in Phoenix, Arizona.
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I believe technology can certainly enhance our environment. I love the Bellagio’s pond and fountain, awesome. Or how about the volcano at the Mirage? I swear the temp drops 5.7C when you walk past, with all the foliage, and water.
Keith, have you checked in @ ClimateAudit lately?