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Hamburgers are Bad for the Planet

The livestock sector is estimated to account for 18 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and beef is the biggest culprit.Even though beef only accounts for 30 percent of meat consumption in the developed world it’s responsible for 78 percent of the emissions, Pelletier said Sunday at a meeting of the American Association for the [...]


Onion Seeds in the Ground!

Michael and I got the corner of the garden ready where we are going to grow our onions.  Yes, it is early but I am thinking that the ground in the cold bed should not freeze again, but it might.  Still 10 days before the almanac(s) say it is safe so we are gambling a [...]