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Dickson Despommier, Who Championed Farming in Skyscrapers, Dies at 84

February 18, 2025

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A microbiologist, he popularized “vertical farming” — raising crops in tall buildings — to remediate climate change and feed more people.

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Dickson Despommier, Who Championed Farming in Skyscrapers, Dies at 84

A microbiologist, he popularized “vertical farming” — raising crops in tall buildings — to remediate climate change and feed more people.

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