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Eco-Beat, 9/21

Did Gisele just become the sexiest climate crusader on the planet? Could rebel forces have defeated the Empire forces if they relied on hippie tactics? How is global warming helping the world's secret agents? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.


Gisele Bundchen, credit: Stan Honda, Getty ImagesGisele Uses Hotness to Fight Global Warming
The expectant mother (and part-time cartoon eco-superhero) became an official Goodwill Ambassador for the environment today in NYC. Gisele will be exploiting her star power to make sure the planet is safe for her and Tom Brady's super baby.

Darth Vader, credit: Phil Gilham, Getty ImagesWhat if Star Wars Was Written by Eco-Hippies?
This awesome video imagines a not-so-thrilling "Star Wars: A New Hope" in which the rebels use non-violent civil disobedience to thwart the emperor's plans to destroy planets haphazardly. Can boycotts, hunger strikes, and pie throwing vanquish Vader?

Google shirt, credit: Andrew-Hyde, FlickrAdvice on Finding Green Advice
Perhaps the greatest challenge for anyone who wants an eco-friendly lifestyle is finding reliable, accurate information on what techniques are actually worth their carbon savings. Grist's advice guru gives you some tips on mining through the green "data."

Dr. Evil, credit: Getty ImagesMelting Icecaps Expose Dr. Evil's Secret Lair
If you're the type who always looks for the silver lining, you'll be happy to know that the fictitious hideouts of fictitious evil masterminds are being exposed by melting ice sheets, according to The Onion. Even evil geniuses didn't anticipate how quickly their ice lairs would thaw.

tomato traffic light, credit: AnyaLogic, FlickrPeeing On Your Tomato Plants: Yea or Nay?
Although researchers in Finland have found that urine is an excellent fertilizer for tomato plants, (and that said tomatoes are both high in protein and fit for consumption) peeing on something you plan to eat just seems wrong ... it's like eating in the bathroom.
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