Eco-Beat, 6/24
Why is Daryl Hannah wearing handcuffs? Is Michelle Obama turning the White House into a hippie commune? Should cash-strapped cities be hiring ad firms to promote their tap water? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.
Green in a Flash:
 Daryl Hannah Gets Locked UpEco-warrior Daryl Hannah can't seem to steer clear of Johnny Law. She and about 30 other protesters got loaded into the paddy wagon after blocking West Virginia's State Route 3, which leads to a Massey coal plant. Rock on! Daryl's a repeat offender! |
 The White House has a Compost BinActually, make that three compost bins. After importing her compost from celebrity chef Dan Barber for this year's ridiculously successful planting season, the First Lady is taking her organic gardening up a notch with on-site kitchen waste composters. |
 Minneapolis Pays Big Bucks to Promote Tap WaterIn most US cities the tap water is not only safe, but it's just as pure as many bottled waters. The trick is getting a bottle-addicted populous to give it a chance. Minneapolis recently launched a controversial $180K campaign to encourage people to tap into city water. |
 Is it Ever Green to Eat Factory Farmed Meat?If you're at a dinner party and you notice that someone's going to throw out some perfectly good, factory farmed meat, is it greener to take it home and make meatloaf despite your anti-factory farm principles? Check out Grist's answer to this philosophical dilemma. |
 The Country by Country Water Footprint BreakdownI don't know why, but I just love maps, no matter what they're attempting to document. It could be radioactive monster sightings, I don't care. This one happens to be the various water footprints of the world -- an issue that's gaining more awareness these days. |
- Could massive geothermal power projects trigger earthquakes in SF?
- Apparently, America really likes the new Prius commercials.
- Cash for Clunkers scams are already popping up, and the bill hasn't even been signed yet.
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