Eco-Beat, 5/7
What's Michelle Obama's greatest thrill since moving to Pennsylvania Avenue? Are you ready to join the humanure revolution? Would you buy a car at Best Buy? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all of the latest green news and tips.
Green in a Flash:
.jpg) Mrs. O Makes Sesame Street DebutMichelle Obama has had plenty of lofty moments since moving into the White House, but apparently nothing compares to the thrill of appearing with Elmo and Big Bird in a PSA about healthy eating and nutrition. "I'm still thrilled. I'm on a high." |
 The Humanure Revolution is ComingA growing number of tenacious composting enthusiasts are getting down and dirty with what they claim is the next level of composting: i.e. going sewer-free. With just a bucket filled with wood chips, you too can enjoy recycling your own poo. |
 Religion Goes GreenMega-church pastor and registered Republican Dr. Joel Hunter is starring in commercials supporting a US climate bill. Faith and military groups are teaming up with directors from Hilary Clinton's campaign to get the word out. Politics sure makes strange bedfellows. |
 VW Dares to Take the Coffee Filter ChallengeWould you drink coffee from a filter that had been stretched over the tailpipe of an idling diesel car? I don't think I'd even want to try coffee made with Prius emissions, but hey, I'm particular when it comes to my coffee. Check out the video. |
 Your Next EV Might Come from Best BuyBest Buy is set to sell Brammo motorcycles in its West Coast stores "very soon," and then other electric-powered transportation products. While that would be super convenient, I somehow don't feel all that comfortable buying a car at Best Buy just yet. |
- Amsterdam converted sewage treatment silos into a climbing gym.
- It takes about 34kg of CO2 to make a book, but who's counting?
- Tennessee Senate will soon vote on whether to put an Al Gore statue on the capitol grounds.
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