Eco-Beat, 10/29
Why did Michael Jackson listen to audio recordings of distressed chimpanzees? Need a strategy to cut down on your child's snack time food waste? Why is everybody talking about "Super Freakonomics? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.
Green in a Flash:
 Michael Jackson: Behind the MusicDid you know that MJ's song "Heal the World" was inspired by the plight of African chimpanzees? It's true. Apparently, Michael met with chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall and their exchange inspired the song, although it never specifically mentions chimps. |
 Wanna Reduce Your Kid's Foodprint?Kids can be pretty fussy when it comes to eating. OK, a lot fussy. No matter how many times you tell them to clean their plate, you're going to end up shoveling some food into the trash (or better yet compost bin). Check out LilSugar's tips for maximizing your grocery budget. |
 Al Gore on David LettermanNow that the controversy set off by "An Inconvenient Truth" has mostly subsided, Al Gore has written a second book "Our Choice" with the hope of depoliticizing the climate change debate ... good luck with that. Check him out on "The Late Show" next Tuesday. |
 Jon Stewart Talks Geo-Engineering and FreakonomicsAuthor Steve Levitt's latest book "Super Freakonomics" has drawn a lot of fire from environmentalists, and Jon Stewart doesn't quite understand why. Check out this video of Jon and Steve discussing the controversial schemes to cool the planet with climate engineering. |
 Start Planning for "Give Your Stuff Away Day"Formerly known as "Curb Day," enthusiasts are working to raise awareness for America's national day of hauling unwanted stuff (not junk) to the curb to give away. Planners are hoping to inspire block parties, etc. It's set for May 15th, so you've got plenty of time to plan. |
- Check out this map of America's solar installation progress.
- Generation Y wants big, energy-efficient, gadget-filled cars.
- Wouldn't it be nice of all cell phones used the same universal charger? Maybe one day ...
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