Cherry tomatoes: roasted

Is your August garden all red?  Try roasting the little guys like this:
http://www.simplebites.net/slow-roasted-cherry-tomatoes-a-simple-summer-appetizer/

Light bulbs to bring home

Looking for CFLs or LED bulbs that will cast the most aesthetically pleasing light?  Here are two recommended by professional lighting designers:

Philips EnergySaver Twister Warm White 13W
http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/product-reviews/eco-friendly-products/light-bulb-reviews/philips-energysaver-13w-t2-twister-soft-white-light-bulb-59

Philips AmbientLED 25W A19
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Ambient-5-watt-Light-Bulb/dp/B005POXQSO

Remember that although LED bulbs are more expensive, they also last significantly longer; therefore they are more economical over the long run.

Guerilla Gardening: Holes of Happiness

Today's moment of zen:  this guerilla gardener creates tiny aesthetic interventions in London potholes.  Happy weekend, everyone!

www.thepotholegardener.com

What's in your Wheelhaus?

Here's an elegant adaptation of the Recreational Park Trailer... and it's built to LEED gold standards!
http://www.naturalhomeandgarden.com/green-homes/sustainable-homes/wheelhaus-zmhz12sozmel.aspx

Where plastic ends up

This week, NPR played a report from The Story about plastic trash in the ocean.  You can listen to it here:
http://thestory.org/archive/the_story_082112_full_show.mp3/view

Why US gas prices are climbing again

Refinery issues disrupt supply:
http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/08/13/fuel-prices-spike-following-chevron-fire/

US drought affects ethanol production:
http://www.theworld.org/2012/08/in-face-of-drought-un-asks-us-to-suspend-biofuel-mandate/

U.S. drought continues to spread

Official news via US Department of Agriculture:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=DISASTER_ASSISTANCE&parentnav=DISASTER_SAFETY 

and NOAA http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/sotc/drought/