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Morning Links: New GMO Jalepenos Bred to Hold More Cheese


Magical Running – We can’t guarantee you a runner’s high, but some swear by the magic of mantras to keep them going (even in this weather). (Runner’s World)

When GMOs Go Too Far – This new jalepeno was bred specifically to hold more cheese. Need we say more? (GOOD)

Global Warming Debates – If your family rolls their eyes every time every time you say “climate change,” here’s what makes them such skeptics. (Nature) … More »

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Morning Links: New GMO Jalepenos Bred to Hold More Cheese

I’ve been saving and freezing my scraps for a week now, and I’ve already noticed that my kitchen trash can is much lighter – and less fragrant. I can’t lie: I’ve forgotten my lofty plan for eco-living a few times. (Must. Not. Scrape. Plates. Into. Trash. Can.) But soon I’ll be heading to the community composting pile, where I’ll get to commune with urban hippie-types and take home some of their nutrient-packed soil. Now, if only I had somewhere to use it.


– Blisstree Associate Editor Caroline Sloan on the challenges of eco-consciously trying to reduce, reuse, and recycle within the confines of a tiny city apartment, from her post: Composting Without a Yard? Eco-Friendly Living for Lazy Urbanites (Part 1)
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I’ve been saving and freezing my scraps for a week … More »

Post from: BlissTree

I’ve been saving and freezing my scraps for a week now, and I’ve already noticed that my kitchen trash can is much lighter – and less fragrant. I can’t lie: I’ve forgotten my lofty plan for eco-living a few times. (Must. Not. Scrape. Plates. Into. Trash. Can.) But soon I’ll be heading to the community composting pile, where I’ll get to commune with urban hippie-types and take home some of their nutrient-packed soil. Now, if only I had somewhere to use it.

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16 Countries at Highest Risk for Climate Change-Related Catastrophes (and least prepared to deal with them): Is your nation on this list? If so, you may want to consider a move. (via GOOD)
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National Geographic Climate Change Issue


Check out October’s National Geographic for an article on biofuel production and a climate change map. The issue is also available online at the National Geographic website.

Animals and Greenhouse Gases – Who Are we Trying to Kid?


There is a perturbing amount of news at the amount dedicated to informing us how much carbon dioxide animals such as cows and elks are emitting into the atmosphere. Perhaps we should not be looking for scapegoats, however, but look closer to home as we try to reduce emissions. It is humans who are burning [...]

Advertise Your Energy Saving Products


The UK Energy Saving website is seeking advertisers in order to provide visitors with the opportunity to further their enquiry into the energy saving products the site covers. If you offer any products relevant to any of the pages on the UK Energy Saving site, email me at advertising@uk-energy-saving.com and I will send further details [...]

Brief Analysis of Climate Change Report

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  • May 7, 2007

Here’s my brief analysis of and comments on the recent IPCC working group report on Mitigation of Climate Change released from Bangkok, Thailand as it relates to alternative energy.Energy Efficient & Net Zero Energy BuildingsEnergy efficiency and ren…

Brief Analysis of Climate Change Report

  • Posted by
  • May 7, 2007

Here’s my brief analysis of and comments on the recent IPCC working group report on Mitigation of Climate Change released from Bangkok, Thailand as it relates to alternative energy.Energy Efficient & Net Zero Energy BuildingsEnergy efficiency and ren…

Brief Analysis of Climate Change Report

  • Posted by
  • May 7, 2007

Here’s my brief analysis of and comments on the recent IPCC working group report on Mitigation of Climate Change released from Bangkok, Thailand as it relates to alternative energy.Energy Efficient & Net Zero Energy BuildingsEnergy efficiency and ren…

Brief Analysis of Climate Change Report

  • Posted by
  • May 7, 2007

Here’s my brief analysis of and comments on the recent IPCC working group report on Mitigation of Climate Change released from Bangkok, Thailand as it relates to alternative energy.Energy Efficient & Net Zero Energy BuildingsEnergy efficiency and ren…