We all like lists, right? They're good points for debate. However, this one might be a lump of coal in the Christmas stalking: Jamaica Plain Green House has the "Top 10 Worst Christmas Gifts," a timeless classic. JP Green House co-founder Ken Ward said, "These ten items achieved high scores on each of three criteria — profligate, unnecessary, and tasteless energy use — in our rigorous testing protocol."

Example: 1) Greenland Glacier Cruise $ 5,247 for ocean view cabin
"Greenland's west coast has dozens of long, deep fjords, many with glaciers fed by the ice cap that covers most of the country … we meander through the ice packed waters heading towards the bulk of the magnificent Eqip Sermia Glacier. Whilst here, we may have the distinctive opportunity to experience the raw power of nature's phenomena known as calving."
Comment: Last year's booming market in climate change impact tourism has withered, but enterprising cruise lines have lost no time in repackaging Greenland glacier collapse.

Ward described his ranking as "half an hour of random Googling around."

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