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How do Wind Turbines Make You Feel?

When you see a wind turbine off in the distance (or up close if you’ve ever had the chance to get close) what feelings does it evoke? When we were in Ireland, we listened to a lot of talk radio. One of the programs talked about some wind turbines that went up near a fairly [ READ MORE ]

Now I’ve Gone and Done it – Coke’s Profits Drop 23% after I Give up Diet Coke

Yep, I’ve got my drinking problem fairly under control right now. I had two diet cokes while I was on vacation and haven’t had any others since the beginning of the month. Before that I had seriously cut back. And the big financial news on Bloomberg today – Coke’s profits are plummeting.  From the article [ READ MORE ]

Off Shore Drilling, 45 More Nuclear Reactors – What Can We Do?

Yesterday was not a warm and fuzzy news day. The Mississippi is rising. The Taliban is wreaking more havoc than usual. President Bush wants to drill off shore. Senator McCain wants to build 45 more nuclear reactors in the next 20 years.  I expect the last two news items to be discussed on most environmental/green [ READ MORE ]

New Jersey Tomatoes Declared Safe from Salmonella

The FDA earlier today declared New Jersey grown tomatoes as “safe for sale and consumption” in the wake of the salmonella outbreak that is happening across the country. I’m glad to read this because I took my chances and ate the tomatoes I bought at the local farmer’s market this week. Even though they are [ READ MORE ]

Wine in a Box may be Greener, But Will I Buy It? Part 2

Friday, I told you about my introduction to wine, and while the wine my friend Susan and I consumed that night may have been less than yummy, it was at least in a bottle and had real cork for a cork. I also discussed how it is that wine a box can stay fresher much [ READ MORE ]

My Panties are in a Huge Bunch! Senate Climate Bill Blocked

Senate climate bill blocked By H. JOSEF HEBERT, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON – Senate Republicans on Friday blocked a global warming bill that would have required major reductions in greenhouse gases, pushing debate over the world’s biggest environmental concern to next year for a new Congress and president. read the rest of the article, here. [ READ MORE ]

As Tomato Season Approaches, Here are Some Safety Tips

You may have heard that there have been some cases of salmonella poisoning in parts of the U.S. in the past week. The salmonella has been linked to tomatoes in two of the states affected.  Over at Tomato Casual, there is a post that explains how to make your raw tomatoes to lessen your chances [ READ MORE ]

Americans are Buying Less Gasoline

According to the Associated Press, gas consumption in America fell 1% in the four weeks preceding April 11. This is attributed, of course, to the soaring gas prices across the nation. One percent doesn’t seem like a lot, but I can imagine it’s millions and millions of gallons. It makes me wonder, though. For years, [ READ MORE ]

Locavores (and Wannabes) – Get Familiar with the Farm Bill

I’m a little behind in reporting this, but I just discovered it. On March 1 there was an op-ed piece in the NY Times written by a small organic vegetable farmer from Minnesota, Jack Hedin, titled My Forbidden Fruits (and Vegetables). Please, take a minute and read this articulate and concise letter (then come back [ READ MORE ]

Report on the EPA’s Questionable Decisions

Ah – The EPA. A year ago, I knew little about them. Assumed they were the good guys. But the more and more I read about them and what they allow, the more I wonder who this protection agency is really protecting.  I haven’t had the time to write up my intended post today yet, [ READ MORE ]

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