It's easy to be green -- and eco-friendly -- on St. Patrick's Day! Photo: Getty Images
 Bob Barker Gives Millions to PETAIn the last three months, Bob Barker's been giving money to animal activist groups like it's going out of style and well ... it isn't. The "Price is Right" icon gave $5M to the Sea Shepherds in January and another $2.5 to PETA yesterday. Guess he likes the Shepherds twice as much. |
 Ashley Judd is Asks Obama to Stop the Wolf Hunt The Defenders of Wildlife have teamed up with Ashley Judd to produce a PSA that urges the President to stop wolf hunting, which they call "The War on Wolves" (interesting word choice). Says Judd: "This spring even pregnant wolves at their dens will be targeted." |
 Ted is a Nuge Climate Change DenierOn the completely opposite end of the spectrum, "Kill It and Grill It" author Ted Nugent recently delivered a speech to his granddaughter's high school. Topping off his chat about avoiding drugs and alcohol, Ted told them: "Global warming is a fraud. Watch Glenn Beck." |
 The Prius Saga ContinuesFollowing weeks of bad news for Prius owners comes well ... more bad news in NY and CA. But this time, could the bad news be all in our heads? According to the AP, after so much negative press, we're more likely to blame the Prius for our own driving errors. |
 Who CAN You Trust?Shortly after the news broke that FDA was "concerned" about the effects of BPA, we found out that BPA was in the lining of pretty much all canned goods on the market -- minus a small few. Check out FitSugar's breakdown of which brands' cans are BPA-free. |
Tea to go in a Teavana glass tumbler! Photo: Teavana
 Oprah Will Narrate Discovery's "LIFE"Some of you will be happy to know that the great Oprah Winfrey will be narrating the US version of Discovery's highly-anticipated sequel to "Planet Earth." The rest of us will seek out the UK version, narrated by voice of beloved naturalist David Attenborough. |
 "Cove" Filmmakers Expose Endangered Whale SushiTo celebrate their victory at the Oscars last Sunday, the crew headed to a swanky sushi restaurant called The Hump -- not to eat, mind you, but to launch a top-secret sting operation on the Santa Monica restaurant that has allegedly been serving illegal whale meat. |
 Putting Some Green in Your 401KTrue, most people don't want to look at or even think about their investment portfolio these days, but that's probably a strong indicator that you should reexamine your strategy. Umbra has a list of resources to help you research socially-conscious investing. |
 Canadian Parliament Dines on Seal MeatStanding in stark contrast to the work of Team "Cove," the restaurant that serves Canada's parliament is serving up seal sandwiches in protest of a EU ban on all seal products. Apparently, this is the parliament's version of "freedom fries." |
 Chef in NYC Experiments With Human CheeseWhen it comes to carbon food-prints: Cheese made from free-range livestock is eco-friendly, while cheese made from organic free-range breasts is as green as it gets (and fairly creepy). Chef Daniel Angerer of NYC's Chelsea restaurant is perfecting breast milk cheese. |
A baby shower = gifts! Photo: luckycatphotography
 Tell 'Em What You Really Think, XenaLucy Lawless is talking smack ... and when she talks tough, you'd best listen up. In a recent interview with MNN, she sounded off about planting trees, honey bees, and how she thinks that "people running climate change denial campaigns are sociopaths." |
 Where's Adrian Grenier's iPhone App?Last May, Team Grenier was touting a new app called EcoHero that would act as a virtual tool belt, complete with a set of tools to help consumers gauge the health and environmental impacts of their choices. As Ecorazzi points out, that's the last we've heard of it. |
 Discovery to Simulcast "LIFE"No matter which of the 7 Discovery owned networks you're watching on March 21st at 8pm, you'll be tuned into "LIFE." I'm not being philosophical here, that's the title of the nature doc that's being dubbed the next chapter to the BBC's classic "Planet Earth." |
 Would You be More Likely to Wear a Helmet if?Designers are coming up with all kinds of nifty new features to entice bikers into adopting safer habits. These innovations include helmets that fold up, helmets that look like hats, and rain-proof helmet skins that look like dinosaurs (my fave). |
 DIY Home Energy AuditAdvertisements always say that energy audits pay for themselves -- well in this case, they might even turn a profit. CasaSugar has put together a slide show that will give you step by step instructions for how to be an amateur energy sleuth. |
Kew Gardens, London, England. Photo: Leon Neal, Getty Images
 EcoStiletto's Green Red Carpet TipsOK, so maybe you're not walking down the red carpet at the Oscars, or even the Emmys ... but everybody's got to get all decked out for a formal event every now and then. EcoStiletto has stolen Hollywood's eco-friendly glamor secrets and is giving them away for free. |
 Hayden Panettiere is not a SeaWorld fanIf you ever see Hayden at SeaWorld, she'll probably be carrying a bullhorn and a protest sign. Responding to the tragic death of one of SeaWorld's orca trainers, Hayden says "It's disgusting and Sea World is absolutely wrong. This is a big wake up call." |
| And the Winner is: "The Cove" In case you need fodder for your must-see list, the documentary that exposed and shut down Taiji's secret dolphin slaughter topped the impressive list of Best Documentary nominees to take home the statue. Congratulations to the filmmakers! |
 The White House's Greener Coffee CupsAs part of the administration's efforts to reduce its footprint, the White House is touting a new set of biodegradable hot beverage cups made from 12% post-consumer recycled content. Props for the 12%, guys, but have you ever heard of ceramic coffee mugs? |
 Speaking of Coffee, There's a Coffee-Powered CarOn some mornings, I feel that my brain runs on coffee, but an experimental car in the UK quite literally burns coffee grounds as fuel. The alternative fuel "Carpuccino" slurps down 56 espressos per mile, making it 25 to 50 times more expensive to drive than a gas-guzzler. |
 Meryl Streep Was an Organic PioneerUnlike her most recent character, Julia Child, who resisted organic food for years before giving it a try, Meryl Streep began working with the NRDC 21 years ago, when she formed Mothers & Others -- a campaign designed to get the word out about chem-free food. |
 Will "The Cove" Win an Oscar?Tons of environmentalists are crossing their fingers in hopes that "The Cove" will win an Oscar for Best Documentary, but perhaps no one more than super-fan Ben Stiller. Ben even went on Larry King last year to tout the eco-doc. Says Ben: "I'm pulling for it for sure." |
 Sarah Palin Pitches Planet Alaska TV ShowWord has it that the former VP candidate is working with reality show guru Mark Burnett to develop a "Planet-Earth type look" at her home state. FYI, "Planet Alaska" is not the working title or anything, I made it up ... but if they use it I want a cut. |
 Tips for Getting Your Eco-Happy Hour OnIt's always five o'clock somewhere, which means that if every fan of adult beverages were to rethink their drinking habits, it could pay huge dividends for the planet. Pop quiz: Which wine-stoppers are better for the environment: Corks or screw caps? |
 The Green Oscar Breakdown"The Cove" isn't the only environmentally-themed Oscar contender this year -- not by a long shot. In terms of green plot lines working their way into the mainstream, 2009 was a banner year. Check out Grist's rundown of the Academy's green nominees. |
 Jon Hamm to Voice Green Mercedes AdsAlthough he won't be eligible for an Oscar until "Mad Men: The Movie" comes out, you will hear Jon Hamm's voice during the Academy Awards. Apparently, Don Draper will be the pitchman for Merecedes-Benz's newest hydrogen and hybrid cars (starting at $90k). |
 Robert Redford is Calling You OutIn an effort to remind Congress that millions of Americans are still demanding a clean energy bill, Redford has launched a 72-hour call-in campaign. Redford has published a call to action on the HuffPo with all of the details necessary to give your senator an earful. |
 Knut's Voice Might Go Up an OctaveOfficials at Knut's zoo are negotiating plans to acquire a mate for the lonely bachelor, but PETA is pushing back because that mate is Knut's first cousin Giovanna. Says PETA: "A long term co-habitation between Giovanna and Knut is only feasible if Knut is castrated." |
 Bode Miller is a World Class Organic FarmerSure, Bode Miller skis double diamond runs like his hair is on fire, but did you know that he also runs an organic farm? True story. Bode grew up in a home with no electricity or running water and began his organic farming career at a very early age. Watch Bode explain. |
 Best Tips for Saving Energy at HomeA panel of judges at "Slate" is currently accepting submissions for the most effective/non-obsessive home energy-saving tips. For example, one user submitted the ever popular suggestion: "pee outside." Think you can top that? Submit your own ideas. |
Once a barrel of bourbon, now a rain barrel! Photo: Aaron's Rain Barrels
 Pamela Anderson Joins DWTSThe face that launched a thousand PETA campaigns will attempt to charm its way to the top on ABC's hit show "Dancing with the Stars" (which I've thankfully never watched) later this month. Seems like a perfect opportunity to showcase some faux fur. |
 Ginnifer Goodwin Talks About Saving the Turkeys During a chat with Jimmy Kimmel, the vegan star of "Big Love" shared her experiences as Farm Sanctuary's Thanksgiving turkey "ambassadress." According to Ginnifer, the birds love to be pet, but I don't recommend approaching any turkey, wild or domestic. They're mean. |
| Obama's "Cash for Caulkers" Plan The President laid out his administration's plans to stimulate both energy-efficiency and the construction industry yesterday in Savannah. In a nutshell, the plan would include rebates that you get instantly from hardware stores or contractors, instead of tax credits. |
 The 2010 Whale Wars Sneak Peak Want a preview of all of the thrills, chills and spills that made up this year's "Whale Wars" greatest hits? One WW fan has put together a 22-minute montage of this year's key moments, set to a very 90s soundtrack including The Smashing Pumpkins and Sister Hazel. |
 How to Build a House out of Glass BottlesLooking for some cheap and eco-friendly building materials to construct your dream house? Over the past 16 years, Argentina's Tito Ingenieri has mastered the art of building with glass bottles, scrap iron, and other found objects. Check out this video to see how it's done. |
Leilani Munter: Racer and Eco-Activist. Photo: Jason Merritt, Getty Images
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