Why are positive climate feedbacks so negative?

The “Hothouse Earth” report caught the public’s attention. But the coverage doesn’t tell the full story.

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Why are positive climate feedbacks so negative?

RECIPE: Vegan, protein-packed chocolate chip cookie dough

Three words: vegan cookie dough. These chickpea-based cookie dough bites are not only delicious and vegan , they are packed full of protein and fiber. How many desserts or snacks can claim that? Click on for the full recipe. READ MORE >

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RECIPE: Vegan, protein-packed chocolate chip cookie dough

HOW TO: Make easy one-pot sun-dried tomato and basil pasta

If you’re looking for an easy vegetarian recipe, this no-fuss one-pot pasta will definitely hit the spot. Although you may think making a pasta dish would need at least two pans and a colander at minimum, we’ll show you how you can make delicious and creamy sun-dried tomato and basil linguine with just one pot. Read on for the full recipe. READ MORE>

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HOW TO: Make easy one-pot sun-dried tomato and basil pasta

LEGO reveals its first disabled wheelchair-utilizing minifigure

It’s been a good week for toys – Mattel announced that Barbie is expanding beyond the leggy, blue eyed, blonde haired mold that she’s been stuck in for so long and now, LEGO has revealed a minifig that comes in a wheelchair. The hip little guy comes with a hoodie and beanie and signals yet another step forward into a more inclusive world. Now that’s awesome. READ MORE >

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LEGO reveals its first disabled wheelchair-utilizing minifigure

HOW TO: Make easy no-bake Rocky Road fudge cups

Decadent, delicious desserts don’t need to take long to prepare. We’ll show you how to make these scrumptious, vegan Rocky Road fudge cups that can be whipped up in a jiffy and no need baking at all. Perfect as a holiday dessert or year-round sweet, these fun treats are a twist on the classic peanut butter cups and can be made ahead of time and frozen in batches. Keep reading for the full recipe. READ MORE>

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RECIPE: bread-free sushi sandwiches

Get your sushi on – no rolling mat needed. These flour-free sandwiches combine nori, rice and vegetables for a nutrition-packed meal that can be adjusted to suit whatever you have lying around the house. Try cauliflower rice with carrots or sticky rice with grated daikon. Click on for the full recipe. READ MORE >

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The true cost of food

What is the full natural capital cost of your morning orange juice? A debut monthly column looks at the hidden price tags.

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The true cost of food

One Way To Buck A Great Recession

John Laumer/ CC BY 1.0 I’ve been up since before sunrise cutting up a deer and processing the meat for freezing. This photo shows how it looked out on my deck by late morning. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Contagion Screenwriter Talks Jude Law’s Anti-Science Blogger Character (Video)

Mimos Vita via Flickr / CC BY 2.0 I’ve been writing about climate change for years now. And far too many of the words I’ve written on the subject have been dedicated to combating the misinformation spread by opportunistic climate change deniers. In an era where having a credible-looking blog passes as a credible-enough vehicle for disseminating information, many irresponsible bloggers have famously undertaken efforts to confuse the public about scientific findings or assail the credibility of scientists. Which was … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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SolarShip: A Solar-Powered, Helium-Filled Cargo Plane That Floats (Video)

© SolarShip The goal of zero emissions air travel generates a lot of great but fantastical ideas (huge cloud-shaped blimp , anyone?) — but there’s a company out there that has already flown test flights of a solar-powered helium plane. Toronto-based startup SolarShip has designed an hybrid airship and airplane that can not only fly 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) carrying 1,000 kilograms (2,205 pounds), but also does it solely on the power supplied by the sun. See the test flight video:… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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