Eco-Beat, 4/28
What celebrity has nightmares about going to poultry hell? Why is Prince Charles getting flack for his latest environmental awareness campaign? Are you sweating the swine flu outbreak? Today's Eco-Beat has all of the latest green news and tips.
Green in a Flash:
 Does Wolverine Have a Heart for Chickens?Hugh Jackman fears going to chicken hell for eating so much poultry. That's why he got a long-winded but well-meaning open letter about US chicken abuse. How will Hugh respond to that? |
 The Swine Flu and YouWhat can you do to avoid the dreaded flu? It seems a bit ridiculous in our high-tech world, but the top three safety measures are: Wash you hands frequently, expand your bubble of personal space, and sneeze on your sleeve. |
 Can Hip-Hop Save the Planet?Russel Simmons has been a major influence in music biz and the fashion industry. Now he wants to use his powers to launch a green hip-hop revolution. Question: can hip-hop be hip-hop without bling, pimped out rides, and general overconsumption? |
 Prince Charles Crusades for the Planet on Private JetLately, Prince Charles has become like a more royal, less Nobel Peace Prize-winning Al Gore. Unfortunately, his many eco-quests have an enormous -- and kinda hypocritical -- carbon footprint. Hasn't he ever heard of video conferencing? |
 Behold the Poop LampIt's not a new bathroom fixture, it's actually a floor lamp on display at Milan's Salone Internazionale del Mobile. And, yes, it's sculpted out of cow dung, sand and clay. I'm not immediately sure what type of "cycling" this represents: recycling? upcycling? |
- The 50 largest purchasers of renewable energy have been revealed.
- Red Pandas are the only non-primates to like artificial sweeteners.
- California's Air Resources Board has passed groundbreaking low carbon fuel standard.
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