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• http://www.gizmag.com, By Stu RobartsThere has been plenty of opposition to London's proposed Garden Bridge based on its design, location and management.
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There has been plenty of opposition to London's proposed Garden Bridge based on its design, location and management.
Italian yacht designer Christian Grande, who brought us the luxurious Picchio Boat, has recently come up with a floating village concept. Dubbed Abifloat, the project features a collection of floating homes that incorporate modular and sustainable de
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Michigan to criminalize small family farms with chickens, goats, honey bees and more