Eco-Beat, 5/8
Looking for ways to make this Mother's Day a little easier on mother earth? Was Oprah tricked into starting a war with PETA? Ever thought about adopting ... an orangutan? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all of the latest green news and tips.
Green in a Flash:
 How to Have a Green Mother's DaySo, Mother's Day is coming up and you're looking for ways to impress your totally eco-conscious mom. Here are some simple buzzwords to keep in mind as you shop: local, reusable, organic, and delicious. Oh yeah, and chocolate. |
 PETA Thinks Oprah Was DupedWas Oprah somehow deceived by KFC into giving away ridiculous quantities of factory farm grilled chicken? That's a pretty huge oversight for her and her insanely savvy marketing team. Sorry, I have to give Oprah a little more credit than that. |
 Be an Orangutan's Surrogate for Mother's DayThe M.O.M. (Missing Orangutan Mothers) campaign is working to make sure that orangutan babies who've been orphaned thanks to the palm oil industry find a home at the Nyaru Menteng preserve. Here's a list of participating zoos. |
 Andy Kindler Looks for the Humor in Climate ChangeThe Late Show's Andy Kindler also proved that climate scientists have a lot to learn when it comes to laughing at themselves. That's fine, because I did all the laughing for them and at them. See, climate change is fun and easy! Check out the video. |
 Wear Your Solar Panels With PrideSuntrica's wearable solar badge is the latest thing in green fashion. OK, fashion might not be the best word to describe it. Geekwear? Anyway, strapping one of these flexible panels to your body or backpack is a cinch. I'd wear one. |
- Plankton may not be able to save the planet after all. Doh!
- Can automakers re-brand hybrids to appeal to Republicans?
- The world's wind power capacity went up 29% in 2008, the US edging out Germany for largest producer.
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