Eco-Beat, 5/18
What happens when the top-notch officers of Reno 911 get their hands on an electric car? Are you a die-hard Volt fan desperately seeking justice on the Late Show? Looking for ways to green your beer drinking this Memorial Day? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.
Green in a Flash:
 Reno 911 Goes GreenIn order to protect and serve you in a more ecologically sensitive manner, the always hilarious Reno Sheriff's department has unveiled its first all-electric, American made squad car. Shockingly, the hi-tech cruiser has some glitches (see video). |
 The Digital Music Revolution ContinuesIn case you missed it, Wilco's latest album was leaked on Thursday, and the band responded by streaming the album from their website for free on Friday. Is the petrochemically derived CD a thing of the past? Is that a good thing? |
 Bob Lutz to Defend Volt's Honor on LettermanTwo weeks after Tesla CEO Elon Musk trash talked the Volt on Letterman, the gracious host has agreed to let GM bigwig Bob Lutz come on to defend the highly anticipated plug-in hybird. Will the gloves come off? We'll find out Wednesday night. |
 Cardboard TaxidermyThe art of mummifying dead animals is back in style, but if you want to enjoy the beauty of a head hanging on your wall without the guilt -- or fur -- check out Cardboard Safari. These recycled cardboard trophies are perfect for animal lovers. |
 Green Beer Refresher CourseThough many of us have pondered our beer's carbon footprint while throwing back a few longnecks, we could all probably use a pre-Memorial Day green drinking recap. Lesson #1: local = green. |
- Al Gore is rallying the troops to get behind the climate bill.
- Honda will build natural gas Civics at its plant in Indiana.
- The US Air Force is using cattails to soak up industrial pollutants in our waterways.
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