Eco-Beat, 9/22
Is Harrison Ford the new quarterback for Team Earth? Looking for an eco-friendly iPhone case? Was anybody a little bit offended by the NY Post's defeatist attitude yesterday? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.
Green in a Flash:
 Harrison Ford Refrains from Waxing Chest HairYou might remember when Indiana Jones decided to wax a portion of his chest to demonstrate deforestation. Well, Ford is back at it, but this time he's simple doing the inspiring, emotional video thing. Personally, I'm all about the gimmicks, what about you? |
 The Top 5 Greenest Mega CorpsFor all of you corporate cheerleaders out there wanting to know who to root for, Newsweek has ranked the S&P 500 according to their environmental impact, green policies and reputation. The top five in order: HP, Dell, Johnson & Johnson, Intel and IBM. |
 Dress Up Your iPhone in CardboardWanna look eco-savvy while also saving yourself the repair cost on your iPhone next time you drop it? What you need is a recession-chic cardboard iPhone case. It's only costs $.99, it's recyclable, and as a bonus, it has a built-in anti-theft fugly factor. |
 The New York Post "We're Screwed" EditionYesterday, thanks to The Yes Men, New Yorkers woke up to this startlingly blunt headline: "We're Screwed." The paper itself was, of course, a prank in honor of Climate Week, but all of the disturbing information about the environment is supposedly accurate. |
 Are You the Master of Your Climate?Need a new, uncomfortable and energy-saving game to play with your roommate/spouse? It's called "Thermostat Chicken," and you play by challenging your opponent to see who can last longer without turning on the heat/AC. The problem: Some people prefer to lose intentionally. |
- Good News! E. Coli bacteria eats up nuclear waste, free of charge.
- Experts agree, a man in Washington might be living unsustainably.
- Michigan State researchers discovered an undisturbed, prehistoric sand dune -- on their campus!
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