Frequent content contributor Jim K. send a link to an article in New Scientist about “microdiesel”–a genetically modified bacteria that can churn out biodiesel. It looks very promising. Jim K. notes: “If this takes off, it will be a huge jump in the potential for energy independence. Note that it doesn’t require plant oils, instead using the large amount of plant waste that is a byproduct of all farming. It also cuts out the need for toxic chemicals that are used in biodiesel production, which is great both environmentally and financially. This is the first bit of good news I’ve seen in this area for a long while.”
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I heard from a reader that Mountain Brook Foods (a storage food vendor in Tracy, California) is a having a big sale, with discounts from 20% to 40% . (The latter percentage applies to orders over $500 but less than $2,500.) I haven’t done biz with them, and they aren’t one of our advertisers, so I can’t vouch for the firm. Perhaps some our many readers that live in the East S.F. Bay area or in the Central Valley might want to go visit them ands pick up their first order in person. I’d appreciate getting a first hand report.
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You may recognize SurvivalBlog reader Rob a.k.a. (“Salsafix”) as the editor of the excellent Surviving the Crash blog. He recently launched a new adjunct web page. This one is a news feed dedicated to stories about the housing bubble and the nascent U.S. housing market crash.