The Netherlands has become an agricultural giant by showing what the future of farming could look like.
The Conservancy's first nature preserve, acquired in 1954, was 60 acres of land along the Mianus River Gorge in Westchester County, N.Y. Funds donated by members and others they recruited to the cause were supplemented by loans and life-insurance policies. This was an innovative approach for...
Depending on how deep a coffin is buried, the body inside may be completely stripped of its tissue or flesh within 40 to 50 years. Bodies left unprotected from the elements will decompose to a skeletal state much sooner. However, it may take hundreds of years for bones to decompose entirely...
Space to install solar panels.They can be put in open areas near the facility, such as large parking lots, surrounding land or the roof of the data center, if it is large enough. Government incentives.Some local governments offer incentives to companies that use solar panels to offset t...
“Alabama and Georgia have more species of fish than any other state.” Though the region is rich in biodiversity, much of its land is unprotected, according to Joel Houser, southeast field coordinator for the Open Space Institute and a member of Thrive’s Board of Trustees. “We recognized...
A pair of Eastern Bluebirds make their home in a backyard nesting box. Photos of bluebirds, bluebird nests, and baby bluebirds are included, along with tips on attracting bluebirds to your backyard.
land is farmed and compared that to actual current land sales. Their results showed that for every 1% no-till in an Iowa county, land values increased $15 per acre. In other states, which covered a much larger area with more diversity of land productivity, the value was about $8 per ...
Amanyara is a memorable stay if you can swing it. This five-star beachside resort in Providenciales is set on the shores of an 18,000-acre nature reserve overlooking North West Point Marine National Park, meaning guests are treated to the ultimate in secluded island luxury. Black infinity poo...
A private island is more than just a piece of real estate or an investment asset; it represents an unparalleled lifestyle. But how much does this ultimate “get-away-from-it-all” lifestyle really cost? As a global luxury marketplace,JamesEditionis at the forefront of this dynamic landscape...
oil furnace, you don’t just give the buyer the leftover oil in the storage tank. Depending on how much oil is left, they cut you a check at the closing. Why not value a lease-to-own solar array in the same way, except pay for it in the mortgage instead of through the closing?