Eco-Beat, 8/20
Wanna know how Alicia Silverstone's veggie diet makes her both "sparkling" and "more juicy?" Is director Chris Paine getting his revenge on those who "killed" the electric car? How hot will your city get in the Augusts of the future? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.
Green in a Flash:
 Diet and Gardening Tips from Alicia SilverstoneEver since the "Clueless" star switched to a plant-based diet in 1998, people starting asking "What have you done? You're sparkling." Honestly though, I doubt that's the first time anyone told her she was "sparkling." |
 The Electric Car Strikes BackSince the runaway success of his first film "Who Killed the Electric Car?" Chris Paine has been waiting for the EV to make its second coming ... so he could make his. His sequel "Revenge of the Electric Car"is charging its batteries for a 2010 release. |
 The Augusts of the Future: HOTAccording to a study by Climate Central, the NYC of tomorrow will feel like the Atlanta of today -- in August. Cities like Denver, Philadelphia, and Indianapolis could join the "half-of-your-August-days-are-above-90°" club. Better stock up on cut-offs and sunglasses. |
 Obama's Grandmama Gets Solarized The President's grandmother is now living entirely off the grid, thanks to the work of young Kenyans working with Greenpeace. Says Sara: "I am very pleased that my home has been improved thanks to solar energy and I'll make sure my grandson hears about it." |
 PETA Fights Seal Hunting With (Drumroll) More NudityIn order to draw attention to the Canadian seal hunt, Australian PETA activists formed a naked Canadian flag in front of the Canadian consulate in Sydney. Is PETA beating the nudity thing to death? Guess it's better than making fun of fat women. |
- Seattle's 20¢ plastic bag fee falls short in the general election.
- A powerful storm in Manhattan toppled dozens of trees in Central Park.
- You will most likely be able to wreck a Tesla to pieces in Gran Tourismo 5.
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