Eco-Beat, 5/25
Who wants to look at gorgeous supermodels modeling sustainable bikinis? Which is worse for the environment: Hummers or steak? Wanna tear up the lake on a silent, zero emissions watercraft? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.
Green in a Flash:
 Gisele's Organic Bikini ShootSmoking hot supermodel Gisele Bündchen shows off her glamorous curves in a full-page ad for sustainable clothing firm Loyale in this month's Vogue. Admire her sleek organic cotton swimwear, or just the beautiful view. |
 One Cheeseburger, Hold the Meat If you had to choose between buying a hybrid or going veggie, which one would you choose? I'm guessing most of us would rather go hybrid, but that only cuts one ton of greenhouse gases a year. Forgoing your meat habit shaves 1.5 tons of GHG per year. Gasp. |
 Are You Insured for Climate Change?Some people disavow climate change altogether, others think it's natural and unstoppable, but at least one man in the insurance industry thinks it simply doesn't matter. If changes in sea level and weather are changing, we should be pricing insurance accordingly. |
 What to Think About New MPG StandardsWhen all else fails, there's one news source you can always trust ... to make you laugh. Check out Jon Stewart's coverage of the Obama Administration's new fuel efficiency standards. |
 Finally, the All Electric Jet SkiIf you've been out on a busy lake this Memorial Day weekend, you may have noticed how incredibly popular (and somewhat annoying) "personal watercrafts" have become. Good news -- now there's a silent, emissions-free model on the market. Awesome! |
- Want to make a chandelier out of plastic spoons?
- Irish wave power inventors may have made a major breakthrough.
- Al Gore is calling on international business leaders to cooperate on climate policy.
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