Eco-Beat, 7/15
Can Matthew McConaughey pull off a role as a headstrong, beer-chugging, troublemaker? Need some tips on destroying the insect kingdom natural pest control? Is your golf habit killing the planet? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.
Green in a Flash:
 McConaughey to Star in Eco-FlickRumor has it that Matthew McConaughey has been tapped to star in a celluloid version of Edward Abbey's classic "The Monkey Wrench Gang." It's a novel about a group of gun-toting, meat-eating, saboteurs who target projects that pollute and damage the wilderness. |
 Natural Pest ControlIf you've ever had the pleasure of having your home infested with fleas, bedbugs, etc ... you know that nothing whips you into a chemical-spewing, bug bombing rage quite like sharing your home with tiny blood-sucking creatures. There are natural options, however. |
 Thomas Jefferson: Founder of Organic Gardening? The Obamas have drawn tons of attention to the organic gardening phenom, but they were hardly the first "first family" to get in on the action. Thomas Jefferson's estate, Monticello, boasts a 1,000 ft garden -- organic since 1770. |
 Mystery Blob Attacks AlaskaHunters noticed a gigantic gray blob floating a few miles off the shore at Wainwright last week. This week, the 15-ish mile long blob appeared near the town of Barrow. I know what you're thinking, but early reports say that it's not oil related; it's biological. Sea monster? |
 Tips for the Eco-GolferIs there really any way to be a green golfer except trading the club in for a frisbee? Most courses use a staggering amount of water, fertilizer and pesticides. Check out some tips that will help you take baby steps toward achieving a sustainable golf habit. |
- The Chevy Volt has its own Facebook page.
- Bill Gates wants to fight hurricanes with giant, ocean-going tubs.
- Wal-Mart is working on a top secret sustainability index, detailing every product it sells.
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