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Eco-Beat, 12/11

What does Jessica Alba have against fruit juice? Is "Avatar" a movie about awesome alien wars, or ecology? Guess which word (or expression) has been declared Word of the Decade? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.


Jessica Alba, Photo: Frazer Harrison, Getty ImagesJessica Alba is a Strict Mom
You might think that Jessica Alba would be one of those fun, anything goes moms, but you'd be dead wrong. Says Jessica about her daughter: "She doesn't have sugar at all. She doesn't have fruit juice ... all of Honor's meals are cooked at home and organic." Really? No fruit juice?

Avatar movie poster, Photo: Rottentomatoes.comJames Cameron Opens Up About "Avatar"
As you may be aware (due to unprecedented hyping), director James Cameron's latest film features mankind exploiting other inhabited planets for their resources. According to Cameron: "The point is that we are devastating habitat and biodiversity at a terrible rate."

Copenhagen, Photo: Tomt6788, FlickrTake a Comedy Tour of Copenhagen
If you've ever been to Copenhagen without a snarky comedian to show you around, you're totally missing out! Check out this video of Grist correspondent Eugene Mirman as he explores the COP15 conference in the heart of the 10th greenest city in the world.

Earth ablaze, Photo: Robert RIzzato, FlickrGlobal Warming Wins "Word of the Decade"
Edging out popular favorites like "truthiness," "global warming" has claimed the prestigious title of "Word of the Decade." Though it's technically two words, and the preferred nomenclature is "climate change," "global warming" is now a rock star among words.

foot back rub, Photo: Schatz, FlickrIntangible Green Gift Ideas
One gift idea that's gaining some traction in green circles is the concept of intangible time or labor gifts, for example: cooking someone a delicious meal. Of course, some friends might like a back rub for Christmas, while others will see it as a total cop out. Choose wisely.
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