Urban farming 2060: How vertical gardens will feed megacities

Urban farming 2060: How vertical gardens will feed megacities

There's a direct link between the growing human population, the continuing decline of arable land, and rising concerns about food availability. Urban farming, also called vertical farming, is a solution for feeding the megacities of the future while reducing their environmental footprint. According to U.S. Census Bureau projections, the Earth’s global population is expected to pass 10 billion by 2060, despite the population growing at a slower p…