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The good life on less energy--even in the US

Posted 7 weeks 2 days ago by Philip Brewer

Green Living, Real Estate and Housing, Cars and Transportation

Bicycle on rural road

Whenever I write a post about energy, I point out that we know it's possible to have a high standard of living while using less energy--people in European countries do, so it must be possible. That always draws comments from people who say that things are different here. When it comes to opportunities for saving energy, that's simply not true.

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Beat the heat with cool summer meals

Posted 1 year 9 weeks ago by Andrea Dickson

Food and Drink

gazpacho

Some summer evenings are simple too hot to contemplate firing up the stove or using the oven. Some nights, even standing in front of the grill flipping burgers sounds like a bit too much warmth for comfort. For those nights, here are some of my favorite no-cook soups that satisfy without the sweat. These recipes serve 4, so double if feeding a larger group.

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