Rising sea levels and corresponding increases of salinity levels in fresh water reserves is a serious global problem. One Dutch farmer thinks he has found at least a partial answer to the question of whether or not farm fields close to shores can be productive by utilizing salt water for irrigation. Marc Van Rijsselberghe, a farmer in the Netherlands, has proven that carrots, onions, beetroot and cabbage can be grown with saline water. Even potatoes can thrive using salt wate

On February 5, 2014, the USDA has set up 7 regional "Climate Hubs" which are tasked to deal with the challenges of adapting to climate change. According to the USDA, "As part of the President's Climate Action Plan, the Hubs will provide: Technical support for land managers to respond to drought, heat stress, floods, pests, and changes in the growing season. Assessments and regional forecasts for hazard and adaptation planning to provide more time to prepare. Outreach and educ

In a commentary published by the Miami Herald on Saturday, August 30, 2014, Harvey Ruvin, Clerk of the Courts and Miami-Dade Sea Level Rise Task Force Chairman, made it clear...."Without innovative adaptive capital planning, it [sea level rise] will threaten trillions of dollars of the region's built environment, our future water supply, unique natural resources, agricultural soils and basic economy." With all the discussion concerning the urban "built environment," we must n