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It's extremely simple and fairly easy to maintain too. Thanks for the comment!
on: Can Fog-Harvesting Save Drought-Stricken Communities? 		January 7, 2012
Hi George, Thank you, I really appreciate it! ArtSpotMiami.Us is a great platform and as the daughter of an artist I know the amazing benefits art can have on a community. Thumbs up right back at you!
on: Can Fog-Harvesting Save Drought-Stricken Communities? 		December 27, 2011
Hi Afi, That's one of the things that I'm most interested in--seeing if the nets could gather water in other settings. Thanks for writing!
on: Can Fog-Harvesting Save Drought-Stricken Communities? 		December 22, 2011
Thanks Marianne! I should have updates (i.e. blog posts) as soon as I arrive in Morocco early next year. Thanks again for your support!
on: Can Fog-Harvesting Save Drought-Stricken Communities? 		December 22, 2011
Hi Lee, Thanks for your comment! I agree, it's a fascinating technology and could address water shortages in many places. I know that nets have been installed in Yemen, Guatemala, Chile and Nepal. The project in Morocco is in its early stages. I'll have lots more to report in a few months! cheers, Lindsey
on: Can Fog-Harvesting Save Drought-Stricken Communities? 		December 3, 2011
Kara, this is great! What an inspiring project!
on: ¡Vozz! Youth Cover the Guatemalan Election 		August 30, 2011
Congratulations on getting this published in GOOD and the LA Times and great story!
on: Unlicensed businesses flourishing in L.A. area 		May 7, 2011
On Project Kaisei

Hi Susan,

Great question! I actually spoke to Project Kaisei yesterday. First, I want to say that I think what they're doing is phenomenal. They're assembling an awesome 25 person crew that I'm sure will bring much needed attention to this issue. I think more is more when it comes to covering the garbage patch, and at this point there can never be too much coverage.

What they're interested in is determining how to clean up the garbage patch. What Captain Moore and his team are interested in is how we're affected when we eat fish that are consuming toxic plastic chemicals. Also, this is the tenth anniversary voyage for Moore so his team will be comparing plastic-to-plankton ratios from ten years ago. I guess a major difference is also that the New York Times is interested in publishing my story, whereas Project Kaisei doesn't have a journalist on the boat and I will be on the boat with Captain Moore who first discovered the garbage patch.

Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Lindsey
on: Dissecting the Great Pacific Garbage Patch 		July 21, 2009

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