Energy saving plans

[Flyfisher]

Absolutely right about how complicated, and sometimes counter-intuitive, all these environmental issues can be. I came across this article recently that argued for a more balanced and considered view about such things instead of headline-grabbing apocalyptic visions.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelshellenberger/2019/11/25/why-everything-they-say-about-climate-change-is-wrong/amp/

Trouble is, balance and consideration generally takes some mental effort whereas tut-tutting over scare-mongering headlines before carrying on as normal is much easier all round. One example of counter-intuitivity: "“If you want to minimize carbon dioxide in the atmosphere in 2070 you might want to accelerate the burning of coal in India today . . .” Doesn't make immediate sense, but read the article for an explanation.

Don't be put off by the title though, the author is certainly not a climate change denier!

 

[LadyArowana]

Walk as much as possible, wear your undies until they fall apart, ease off on the intensively farmed meat, recycle as much as you can and get a wormery for the compost.

 

[88v8]

... get a wormery for the compost.

And then;
1 cup earthworms
1/2 lg. onion, chopped
1/2 cup water
1 bouillon cube
1 cup yogurt or sour cream
3 tbsp. butter
1/2 cup mushrooms
Whole wheat flour

Wash earthworms thoroughly and place in boiling water for three minutes. Pour off water and repeat the boiling process twice. Bake on cookie sheet at 350 degrees F. for 15 minutes. Roll the worms in flour, brown in butter, add salt to taste.
Add bouillon and simmer for 30 minutes. Saute onions and mushrooms in butter. Add onions and mushrooms to the worms. Stir in sour cream or yogurt. Serve over rice or noodles.

Earthworms are 97% protein and one of the most available and healthy foods outside your door.

Note: Other worm varieties are available.

Ivor

 

[Feltwell]

I think I'll leave the earthworms to the blackbirds if you don't mind :wink:

 

[LadyArowana]

I think I'll leave the earthworms to the blackbirds if you don't mind :wink:

Yes indeed, I would rather eat a nice selection of the seeds and nuts that are sold as food for wild birds than follow the other recipe :lol: