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Alternative Greenhouse Materials
Introduction Glass has been used as a greenhouse covering material for centuries, and for good reason. Light transmission, chemical stability, resistance to ultraviolet (UV) degradation, structural integrity, and ease of cleaning are all properties that make it very well suited to the task. However, fragility and heat transmission remain poor. Considering the cost of heating…
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Carbon Calculators in Horticulture (extension)
Introduction Although carbon emissions calculations are, in principle, simple to do, requiring only quantitative activity data and an appropriate emissions factor, carbon reporting very quickly becomes complex. To simplify the process, there are a plethora of online calculators designed to deliver a quick and easy answer to the question “what are my carbon emissions?”. Unfortunately,…
