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Sally Hill | 13.08.10

Episode 1: Creamy Eggs With Thyme -- powered by eHow.com

eHow has launched a new series called 'Grow Cook Eat' which demonstrates organic garden-to-table cooking. The video above walks you through how to make creamy eggs with thyme. Mmmmmm.

Speaking of delicious, naturally-grown food, things are gearing up for the 2010 Bristol Organic Food Festival who launched their new website this week. The festival boasts cooking demos by a host of celebrity chefs, The Food Market, the Kids Taste Experience Tent, a Sheep Show, and lots of surprises to entertain families and food lovers.

A new initiative called 'Carbon Calculated' provides software solutions for carbon and greenhouse gas management. It's an independent, free, open platform that aggregates carbon and green house gas emissions for "everything in the world", including passenger transport, raw materials and consumer goods. Definitely worth a look.

Energy secretary Chris Huhne lifted the ban on the sale of surplus electricity, giving local councils the lead in 'green energy revolution'. 

Here are the links we loved this week:

'World Feeling the Heat as 17 Countries Experience Record Temperatures'
Worrisome statistics are about 2010 worldwide temperatures are becoming apparent.
(Guardian)

'We Have Allowed Developers to Rob us of our Village Green'
George Monbiot discusses the effect of green spaces on communities.
(Guardian)

'Eco Hero: Richard Leyland'
Using technology to challenge our idea of work space and business travel - with a distinct green bent.
(Greenhouse)

Chris Huhne urges local councils to lead 'green energy revolution'
Local councils can now sell surplus energy to the national grid as UK aims to meet EU energy targets.
(Guardian)

'Cyclists v Drivers: They're often the same people'
Rise in popularity of cycling among the affluent means many more people who are both cyclists and motorists.
(Guardian Blog)

'World’s Happiest Countries Index Includes Surprises'
Surprising results from study that does not link happiness to GDP.
(TriplePundit)

'Environmentalism Can Never Address Climate Change'
Interesting opinion piece argued that communicatnig climate change as an environmental issue for environmentalists is 'the mother of all framing errors'
(Grist)

'How to Build Sustainable Homes Without Spending a Penny'
The Moneyless Man says building low-impact housing for free is theoretically possible
(Guardian Blog)

'Camping It Up: Yurts Make for Eco-Friendly Luxury'
Review of Yurt-style camping and green alternatives for travel.
(Greenhouse)

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