EDITORIAL: On acquiring Biosphere 2: Caveat emptor: Our view: It's a promising idea, but UA should proceed cautiously with any deal.(Editorial)

From: AZ Daily Star (Tucson, AZ) | Date: October 13, 2006 | Copyright information

Oct. 13--The idea of the University of Arizona taking over Biosphere 2 sounds promising, but UA officials should take steps to ensure that they're not falling into a money pit. The Star's Joseph Barrios reported Tuesday that the university and the biosphere's owners, Texas-based Decisions Investments Corp., are in discussions about a possible deal for the 140-acre science campus, which includes a 3.15-acre glass terrarium.

No deal has been reached, Decisions spokes...

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