Eco-Beat, 9/18
Do First Ladies get a discount at the White House Farmers Market? Are you going to the inaugural NYC Climate Week? Why are people always doing dramatic stuff to the electric car? Give it a little time to recover, sheesh. Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.
Green in a Flash:
 White House Farmers Market: Day OneThe farmers market on Vermont Ave. (right across from the White House) opened its gates yesterday and the first customer was, quite appropriately, was the First Lady Michelle Obama. Despite rainy and cool conditions, the market was packed for the grand opening. |
 Hugh Jackman Gives a Boost to NYC Climate WeekMonday marks the launch of NYC Climate Week, and to make sure the event is well-attended (by throngs of swooning women), organizers have booked People Magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" -- who just also happens to be an eco-warrior. |
 Do You Strive to Green Your Gadget Print?Last week marked the launch of a newer, more eco-friendly iPod Nano. Last month it was Samsung's Reclaim. Are you rushing out to upgrade to a handier, energy-efficient model? Or are you trying to squeeze all the life out of your old gadgets? |
 Uh, Oh: Someone Stole the Electric CarYup, the legacy of "Who Killed the Electric Car" is so gargantuan that it's inspired its own satiric B-movie. "Who Stole the Electric Car" isn't a documentary, or a mockumentary, it's a straight up comedy about a dude who steals an electric car to impress his hippie girlfriend. |
 BBC Global Warming Skeptic Gets Steamy SurpriseOh crap! The host of BBC Two's "Top Gear" was greeted by a steamy pile of horse manure when he arrived home yesterday. It was left there by environmental activists, protesting his jaded attitude towards climate change. How persuasive! That oughta change his mind ... |
- SF is considering a soda tax. But what about organic soda?
- Check out this house made from reused shipping containers.
- Critics say the First Lady's visit to the farmers market left a huge carbon footprint.
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