Vertical farming uses a lot less water but investors are starting to realize it’s expensive to keep grow-lights running for 12-16 hours a day

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Vertical farming uses a lot less water. But investors are starting to realize it’s expensive to keep grow-lights running for 12-16 hours a day, @climate reports: bit.ly/2MjIbO4 pic.twitter.com/u86ivtAMPK

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