Eco-Beat, 6/19
Are green babies the next big Hollywood trend? Why is Stephen Colbert talking about huffing smokestacks? Need some tips on how to green your dish washing routine? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.
Green in a Flash:
 Pregnant Ana Ortiz Plans Low Emissions BabyUgly Betty star Ana Ortiz is planning to school her daughter the ways of a low-impact lifestyle. Says Ortiz: "My daughter's just going to be really hip! My goal is to be as eco-conscious as possible. There's so much out there for parents who want to do that." |
 Stephen Colbert Grills Clean Coal GuruSure, "clean coal" sounds great, but as Stephen points out, cleanliness is relative. For instance, you can't put your head in a smokestack and huff the clean coal vapors safely. I think that's just good, practical advice for anyone to follow. |
 You Might Get Pulled Over by One of TheseIf you live in LA County, you may soon see your local Sheriff's deputy cruising around in an all-electric Mini. I'm not sure how the Mini's compact style complements crew cuts or aviator sunglasses, but it doesn't exactly play into the intimidating, tough guy image. |
 Keeping Your Dishes Green and Spot FreeSo you got a fabulous new high-efficiency dishwasher, but it requires some kind of weird "rinse aid" potion. Grist has some tips that can help your family skip the mysterious dish-drying chemicals while keeping you glassware deliciously spot free. |
 The Bicycle Lifestyle GuideSo you wanna start riding your bike on short trips, but you need a little pep talk? The Bicycle Lifestyle Guide is a short and sweet biking bible that will help you learn (and review) some biking basics. You can even save paper and read it online. |
- Morbid yet eco-friendly shelf doubles as a coffin in death.
- The 'Cash For Clunkers' bill is awaiting President Obama's signature.
- Like the National Debt Clock, there's now a real-time carbon counter in NYC.
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