‘Air Tree’ Structures in Madrid produce Oxygen and Energy


	‘Air Tree’ Structures in Madrid produce Oxygen and Energy

thedoorway

5-10-2008 11:56 AM

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trees, environment, energy, madrid, spain, air tree, science, urban ecosystems, cities

thedoorway says:

Solutions to our problems are available, but it takes willingness to try new things to find them.

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5-10-2008 1:54 PM

Yassin_M

Good for humanity thank you

5-11-2008 12:19 PM

papananook

Wow, that's beautiful (and practical)

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