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One San Franciscan wants her city to become fully self-sustaining in lemons. Not only will this reduce pesticide use and carbon emissions, but every citizen will be able to use fresh lemon zest! Every child will be able to practice building a start-up — I mean a lemonade stand! Here is her delectable plan.

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Also: We checked the math — these numbers are completely plausible.

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