Eco-Beat, 9/29
Do you want Brad Pitt's Make it Right Foundation to build your next eco-chic house? How is a JetSki going to help the Sea Shepherds put a stop to whaling? Is it time to bust out your favorite childhood lunchbox? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.
Green in a Flash:
 Brad Pitt Gets US Building Council AwardWhat's the equivalent of an Oscar for charitable, green (re)builders? I guess it's the big glass plate that Brad Pitt received from the US Green Building Council at last week's Clinton Global Initiative. So far, the Make it Right Foundation has completed 13 homes in New Orleans. |
 Sea Shepherds Construct a JetSki of DoomForget ramming Japanese whaling ships; that was so last year. The Sea Shepherds are working on a new toy to harass the whaling fleet: An all-black, screaming-fast attack vehicle, aka a SeaDoo on steroids. But who wants to ride a SeaDoo in the Antarctic? |
 Watch Sir David Attenborough's 50 Greatest HitsYou've watched "Planet Earth," "The Blue Planet," and dozens of other breathtaking documentaries narrated by this fascinating Knight of the British Empire. Now you can watch Attenborough's 50 most amazing brushes with nature online. |
 Reducing Your LunchprintWe know that going out for lunch everyday can wreak havoc on your wallet, waistline, and the planet -- so what's the best way to combat all three delicious but unwanted side effects? You guessed it; pack a lunch. It's so simple, yet so effective. Check out Grist for more tips. |
 Now That's EfficiencyWould you install a sleek, modern, combination sink+toilet in your water-wise bathroom? The W + W (washbasin/watercloset) by Roca is probably the most attractive bathroom fixture of its kind. Still, I think it might weird some people out. |
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- John Kerry asks, what's the worst that will happen if Al Gore's wrong?
- Do you know what to look for when shopping for compact fluorescent bulbs?
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