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Eco-Beat, 11/5

Did the production footprint of "2012" help bring about a real life climate apocalypse? Is your mayor a low-carbon crime fighter? Are your baked beans trying to kill you? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.


2012 movie poster, Photo: Collider.comEco-Thriller "2012" Goes Green on the Set
Though his blockbuster movies may terrorize the planet ("Independence Day," "The Day After Tomorrow," etc.) Roland Emmerich's a big green softie underneath. Generators on "2012" were biodiesel-powered and sets were recycled or donated to Habitat for Humanity.

Boris Johnson, Photo: Bryn Lennon, Getty ImagesLondon's Mayor Becomes "Knight on Shining Bicycle"
Fanny Armstrong was walking home late one night when she was attacked by three hoodlums. She cried out to a passing cyclist for help and, lo and behold, it turned out to be London's biking mayor Boris Johnson -- aka the "knight on shining bicycle."

can o' beans, Photo: Nospuds, FlickrHe Hates These Cans!
You know I'm no alarmist (I plan to watch the apocalypse unfold on my porch with beer in hand). Still, I'm not one to take unnecessary risk with my thyroid or reproductive functions. Consumer Reports recently found BPA in the linings of many canned goods.

stickers on fruit, Photo: JenWaller, FlickrLow-Energy Laser Etched Fruit Labels
Good news! Those annoying little labels on your lemons may soon be replaced with low energy laser etching. I'm not sure whether I'm more excited about the waste reduction or the fact that I'd no longer have to struggle with those maddening stickers.

Bob Barker, Photo: Theo Wargo, Getty ImagesBob Barker Donates $1M To Animal Rights Studies
In honor of his wife, Bob has awarded $1M to Drury University to establish an Animal Rights professorship. I know it doesn't seem like an Animal Rights degree would get you a good job in this economy, but PETA has sure been raking it in.
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Eco-Beat, 11/4

Wanna ride to work like the pros? Need some help justifying your next big-ticket Gucci purchase? Are you a secret raw milk junkie who'll do anything for a sip of illegal, unpasteurized moo juice? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.


bike to work day, Photo: Richard Masoner, FlickrBike Commuting Tips from the Pros
Ever wished you could ride your bike to work, but can't stomach the spandex? Do those bike shorts really help get you to work on time? You can get answers to these questions and more at the Sierra Club's Climate Crossroads Bicycle Group.

turkeys unthreatened, Photo: AFP, Getty ImagesReady to Party FOR the Turkeys?
If you're looking for some outstanding vegan tofurkey and you're going to be in the NYC area on November 22nd, you can still snag a seat at Farm Sanctuary's "Celebration FOR the Turkeys." The guest of honor will be Jonathan Safran Foer.

Gucci storefront, Photo: Auggie tolosa, FlickrGucci Ditches Rainforest Paper
Good news for designer label junkies, The Gucci Group (which includes Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, and Balenciaga) is now pledging to help save Asia's rapidly shrinking forests by shunning all paper harvested from Indonesian rainforests.

Captain Paul Watson, Photo: Frederick M. Brown, Getty ImagesMeet, Greet, or Heckle Captain Paul Watson in NYC
You've seen him get harpooned in the head on South Park, now meet him live in person. Sea Shepherd Captain Paul Watson will be at Manhattan's Moo Shoes for a Sea Shepherd Conservation Society fundraiser on November 11th.

I Love Milk, Photo: Joe Schlabotnik, FlickrThe Raw Milk Underground
Did you know that it's illegal for an independent farmer to sell farm-fresh raw milk? There are people who do, of course. These evil "milk pushers" operate in dark alley ways and rural crossroads in the middle of the night, where wolves howl eerily in the background. I'm kidding.
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Eco-Beat, 11/3

Why did Alicia Silverstone so unkindly cancel her "Kind Diet" book tour? Wanna see what a fat, unshaven Captain Planet looks like? Has Dancing Butterflies produced the worst eco-song of the modern era? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.


Alicia Silverstone, Photo: Bryan Bedder, Getty ImagesAlicia Silverstone Cancels Stops on Tour
The final three stops on Alicia's book tour have been abruptly scrapped, and thus far no explanation has been given. Fans hoping to meet the "Kind Diet" author in St. Louis, Detroit and Atlanta are out of luck. Hope you caught her on Craig Ferguson during the blackout.

captain planet, photo: amazon.comCaptain Planet Is Disgruntled
The greenest superhero of them all has been unemployed for over a decade and it's not doing favors for his attitude, personal hygiene, or his formerly rock-hard abs. Still, he's fighting the good fight with world leaders in Copenhagen; check out the video.

rock out with your hawk out tee, Photo: Thomas Hawk, Flickr"Let's Save Our Environment" Worst Green Jam Ever?
When it comes to enviro-rock, there are mountains of epic failures and only a few truly listenable earth-conscious songs. "Let's Save Our Environment" is not one of them. The video, however, is so bad it's good and with any luck it'll go viral.

one long receipt, Photo: mrjerz, FlickrCan I Recycle My Stack of Holiday Receipts?
As you shop your way through the holiday season, you're almost certainly going to amass a hefty pile of ridiculously long receipts -- but don't recycle them. Not only might you want to make a return, the vast majority of receipts are printed on non-recyclable thermal paper.

Gold is Green at Vancouver Olympics
Silver and bronze are too. Each of the medals at the 2010 Olympic games in Vancouver are made from recycled materials harvested from old electronics and are etched with West Coast Native American designs by artist Corinne Hunt. Awesome.
Green in a Flash:

Eco-Beat, 11/2

Do you consider Mother Earth in your family planning? Should gift baskets become an un-environmentally-conscious thing of the past? Is the new "Avatar" trailer making you concerned about the environmental plight of planets we haven't even discovered yet? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.


Evangeline Lilly, Photo: Julien M. Hekimian, Getty ImagesEvangeline Lilly Talks Babies and Overpopulation
As an environmentally-conscious individual, do you feel compelled to adopt, rather than have a child of your own? Evangeline Lilly thinks she can allow herself one biological child, then she says her eco-conscience would dictate that she adopt.

gift basket, Photo: Calvert Cafe and Catering, FlickrHow to Green That Corporate Gift Basket
Ah, corporate gift baskets ... that obligatory cornucopia of stuff that nobody really wants. According to Grist, 83% of adults report getting gifts that they don't want. Is it better to give gift certificates? You could always pull a Costanza and make a donation in somebody's name.

Avatar poster, Photo: Rottentomatoes.comAvatar Trailer Hits the Web
The trailer for James Cameron's heavily anticipated sci-fi adventure flick dropped yesterday, and surprise -- it's awash in eco-themes. "Avatar" takes place on a distant planet where the Marines have been called to relocate an indigenous culture to extract a very valuable mineral.

cow in front of wind turbines, Photo: AFP, Getty ImagesThe Best Little Chinese Wind Farm in Texas?
Here's a curve ball for you: Is a wind farm still green if the turbines are manufactured in China and shipped to Texas? It gets better; the Chinese developers are applying for US stimulus money. I guess green energy is green energy ... right?

electronics recycling, Photo: Anitakhart, FlickrHow-to Recycle Your Gadgets
Need to make room for some new techno-gadgets this holiday season? Recycling your old phones, laptops, etc. has never been easier ... especially now that Engadget has a breakdown of how-to recycle your old devices, listed by manufacturer.
Green in a Flash:

Eco-Beat, 10/30

Did Captain Watson mind being harpooned in the head on South Park? Still looking for last-minute DIY costume ideas? Are you headed out to wreak some low-carbon havoc on Mischief Night? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.


Captain Paul Watson, photo: Federick M. Brown, Getty ImagesCaptain Watson Responds to South Park
As usual, South Park's "Whale Whores" episode was an equal opportunity offender, lampooning both the Japanese whalers, animal rights activists and especially Paul Watson. He was a good sport about it though, saying that he's just glad to get some publicity.

jackolantern attack, photo: Just Us 3, FlickrReduce Your Family's Halloween-Print
Halloween is finally upon us, and of course I'm going to load this EB up with as much green trick or treating tips as I possibly can. To check out a smorgasbord of green Halloween tips -- including healthy treats, non-treats, and DIY costume ideas -- check out Inhabitat.

Rainn Wilson, photo: Kevin Winter, Getty ImagesGreener Mischief Making
Watching Rainn Wilson's guide to Mischief Night, I realized something: vandalism can be mighty wasteful. For a greener Mischief Night, skip the TP and try some eco-friendly tricks, like: ding dong ditching or jumping out of the bushes to scare people. Any other ideas?

pumpkin pie, photo: Deiru, FlickrEat Your Pumpkin!
The majority of the orange pumpkins we associate with Halloween are bred purely for ornamental purposes, thus, they're far from ideal for cooking. Bummer. Buy a food-grade pumpkin or butternut squash that allows you to have your jack-o-lantern and eat it too.

Natalie Portman, photo: Jason Merritt, Getty ImagesNatalie Portman's Controversial Veggie Comment
In honor of "Vegetarian Month," Natalie decided to throw in her two cents on ethical eating. Unfortunately, she managed to offend non-veggies by equating meat-eating and table manners with rape ... somehow. I'm a big fan of table manners, thank you very much.
Green in a Flash:

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.


Michael Jackson, photo: MJ Kim, Getty ImagesMichael Jackson: Behind the Music
Did 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.

picky eater, photo: All in green, FlickrWanna 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 flashing the peace sign, photo: Juan Mabromata, Getty ImagesAl Gore on David Letterman
Now 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, photo: Jason Merritt, Getty ImagesJon Stewart Talks Geo-Engineering and Freakonomics
Author 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.

yard sale, photo: Daftgirly, FlickrStart 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.
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Eco-Beat, 10/28

Did the Governator send a piece of brilliantly-crafted, obscenity-laced, water reform poetry to the California Legislature? How could I have missed the Climate Action Day supermodel striptease? Could handing out green treats actually increase the size of your Halloween-print? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.


Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, photo: John Moore, Getty ImagesArnold Might be a Water Reform Poet
Apparently, Governor Schwarzenegger is really ticked off at the state legislature for not tackling water reform in the session that just ended. Upon closer examination, his letter to legislators appears to have a hidden message that starts with "F" and ends with "U."

thin runway model, Stefan Gosatti, Getty ImagesSupermodels Perform the Part Per Million Striptease
Taking a page out of PETA's playbook, 350.org hired a group of models to grab our attention by stripping down. It totally worked (of course), but near the end of the video I started thinking: "Geez, these models are scary thin." For me, it sent kinda mixed signals.

Leonardo DiCaprio, photo: Larry Busacca, Getty ImagesLeo and Ellen Page Go Eco House Hunting
They're not moving in together or anything. At least, I don't think they are. Leonardo brought the co-star of his new film "Inception" to inspect the earth-friendly features of LA's Evo South condos. Leo's becoming quite the green real estate tycoon.

toilet paper house, photo: Cycrolu, FlickrMore Eco-Friendly Halloween Tips
Your green Halloween efforts may have unintended side effects. For example, Grist suggests that you hand out "non-treats" like acorns, polished rocks, etc. While that is green advice, you might be inadvertently creating waste by encouraging kids to TP your house.

the junk food aisle, photo: Cthoyes, FlickrJunk Food is as Addictive as Heroin
Not only does junk food make you fat, provide little or no nourishment, and come with a heavy carbon footprint, now researchers have found that it actually produces a similar neurobiological reaction to heroin -- which explains why I'm eating Hot Fries right now.
Green in a Flash:

Eco-Beat, 10/27

When was the last time you saw Madonna holding a shovel? Will Japanese whalers kill Kenny? Are you handing out carbon offset stickers instead of candy this Halloween? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.


Madonna planting a tree, credit: AFP, Getty ImagesMadonna Plants a Tree in Malawi
The Queen of Pop returned to her favorite developing country yesterday to break ground on her $15M girls school in the village of Chinkhota. She wasn't just there to cut ribbons and dig holes, she also planted a Moringa tree (aka a "miracle tree") in the future school yard.

South Park, credit: Amazon.comSouth Park Spoofs Whale Wars
Who better to explore the ethical and cultural implications of "The Cove" and "Whale Wars" than Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and, of course, Kenny. Tomorrow night, South Park's highly inappropriate satire meisters take on whale hunters and the people who hunt them.

jackolantern, credit: Euart, FlickrFive Tips for a Greener Halloween
Going green this Halloween doesn't mean you have to be the weird house on the block who gives out organic apples instead of candy. You could promote green power by turning your yard into a haunted wind farm. Or you could check out Inhabitat's green Halloween tips.

clothesline, credit: Grant MacDonald, Getty ImagesDo You Use a Clothesline?
Good news! By doing nothing particularly drastic, Americans could cut our collective carbon footprint by about the size of France's total output. All we have to do is to take 17 steps, the most drastic of which is to end our love affair with dryers. Can we live without dryers?

blue ice cream, credit: WintrHawk, Getty ImagesKnow Your Senate Climate Bills
According to Grist, Senate climate legislation is kinda like Baskin-Robins, except there are more than 31 flavors. If you wanna learn about all of the crazy concoctions that legislators have mixed up, grab one of those little tester spoons and sample Grist's flavor guide.
Green in a Flash:

Eco-Beat, 10/26

Wanna support green charities while also supporting Jack Johnson's relaxing, harmonious grooves? Will PETA turn Elvis' ranch into a vegetarian education center? Which veggies are the most eco-friendly: Frozen or canned? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.


Jack Johnson, credit: Lucas Dawson, Getty ImagesJack Johnson Green Tour, Now with Eco-DVD Footage
Not only has was Jack Johnson's "Sleep Through the Static" tour carbon-offset and biodiesel-powered, everyone who buys the DVD will be supporting green charities. Johnson's "En Concert" video features concert footage, interviews and a positive environmental impact.

old fashioned theater, credit: gail548, FlickrAnd the Oscar for First LEED Movie Theater Goes To ...
Chattanooga? It kinda blows my mind that there isn't already a green movie house somewhere in the US, but with its solar panels and recycled building materials, the Carmike Majestic 12-plex in Chattanooga will set the standard for eco-friendly movie watching.

Elvis and Priscilla Presley, credit: Keyston, Getty ImagesPETA Leasing Elvis Ranch?
The oft-naked animal rights groups has reportedly made an offer to lease the historic, 155-acre cattle ranch where The King took Priscilla on the couple's honeymoon. Apparently, the ranchers aren't interested in becoming landlords, but they've offered to sell for a cool $6.5M.

frozen veggies, credit: Stevendepolo, FlickrCanned vs. Frozen Veggies
Let's face it, the vast majority of us don't have the ability to get all of our produce from the farmers market. When it comes to veggies with a longer shelf life, which is a more eco-friendly: cans or frozen? Check out Grist's breakdown of the nutritional and environmental angles.

350.org demonstration, credit: 350.org, FlickrInternational Day of Climate Action in Pictures
In case you missed it, Saturday was Climate Action Day. Were you holding a "350" sign at one of the planet's 4,000+ mass gatherings? If so, you might have gotten your picture on the 350.org's photostream on Flickr. It's like the Rolling Stone cover for eco-activists.
Green in a Flash:

Eco-Beat, 10/23

Wanna watch vegetarian Natalie Portman torture prospective Top Chefs in a world renown steakhouse? Should we feed dogs and cats a pet shop version of Soylent Green? Are you green enough to let your kid poop on the floor just to avoid using a diaper? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.


Natalie Portman, credit: Jason Merritt, Getty ImagesNatalie Portman on Top Chef
To commemorate Vegetarian Awareness Month (I assume) "Top Chef" has taken contestants to a world renown steak house, given them free reign over the marvelous meat selection, and instructed them to cook for Natalie Portman, a vegan. Check out the teaser.

Dog and kitten, credit: Yukaj*, FlickrDo You Know Your Pet-Print?
An eco-minded New Zealand couple has written a book in which they estimate that the average dog's eco-paw print is greater than the impact of driving an SUV 10,000 kilometers. Crazy. Their recommendation: recycle deceased pets as dog and cat food.

Mayim Bialik, credit: Michael Buckner, Getty ImagesMayim Bialik Goes Diaper-Free for the Planet
Bialik (aka Blossom) is potty training her 14-month-old son with a holistic technique called "elimination communication," which entails reading a child's signals to know when they've gotta go potty -- no diapers. And you thought you were hardcore.

fresh produce, credit: Flow Photography, Flickr10 Ways to Go Green and Save Green
Not all that glitters is green. Just because it has the words "eco-friendly" on the package doesn't mean it's worth the extra cash. SavvySugar has put together some awesome tips for how to maximize your resources while minimizing your eco-footprint.

Playmobile Shell Station, credit: mwboeckmann, FlickrShell Sponsors Green Alternative Vehicle Challenge
Oil giant Shell is the official sponsor of something called the Eco-marathon, a contest to design the world's most energy-efficient, gasoline-hating vehicle with the lowest emissions. Kinda ironic for a company that depends on both fuel consumption and emissions, right?
Green in a Flash:

Eco-Beat, 10/22

If a university was to award Woody Harrelson an honorary doctorate, would that make you more or less likely to apply for admission? Would you brush your teeth with dollar bills, in this economy? Are you on high alert for vampires this season? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.


Woody Harrelson, credit: Kevin Winter, Getty ImagesDr. Woody Harrelson, Courtesy of York University
For his steadfast dedication to recycled headgear, organic toothbrushes, and making awesome zombie movies, York University in Toronto has elected to bestow its greatest honor upon Woody this Saturday: An honorary PhD. I'll spare you the Canadian jokes.

Source toothbrush, credit: Radiustoothbrush.comSpeaking of Hippie Toothbrushes
The Source toothbrush cuts down on 4/5 of your teeth-brushing waste by offering replaceable heads and a permanent handles. Handles are made of either recycled wood, recycled flax, or even recycled dollar bills -- yes, recycled U.S. Dollars.

Kyoto protestor, credit: Cpt. Obvious, FlickrTips for a Totally Awesome Climate Action Day
Saturday is going to be huge, and not just for college football fans. It's Climate Action Day on planet Earth and Grist has put together a guide on how to make your day as revolutionary and civilly disobedient as possible. l'm going with mud stencils, because I hate handcuffs.

vampire lady, credit: Christopher S Penn, FlickrSlaying Vampires in the Home
In honor of it being Halloween season and all, it's time to have a serious chat about vampires ... energy vampires, that is. GeekSugar has put together a list of the top 10 vampires you should be looking out for this season, where they live, and how you can stop the sucking.

Joe Biden, credit: Alex Wong, Getty ImagesNo Money Down, No Payment Solar
Joe Biden is working on a plan to make solar roofs available to virtually all homeowners for a down payment of $0. The plan will offer loans that attach to your property taxes, replacing part or all of your electricity bill with an equal charge added onto your taxes.
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Eco-Beat, 10/21

What could be tastier than a burger made from beef-fed beef? Do you have a life-saving Survivaball in your closet? Do you have plans for the International Day of Climate Action? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.


Simpsons Poster, credit: Hollywood North ReportThe Simpsons Poke Fun at Big Food
If you missed The Simpsons' annual Halloween special, you missed one of the show's most hilarious swipes at the beef industry yet. One of the segments revolved around the new Krusty Burger², made from beef-fed cows. Don't worry, you can still catch it on Hulu.

Captain Paul Watson, credit: Frederick M Brown, Getty ImagesAustralia Gives Captain Watson a Visa
After a few weeks of red tape, Australian officials granted Sea Shepherd Paul Watson permission to come aboard ... their continent. Immigration officials insist that the delays were completely routine, but Captain Watson says they were bowing to pressure from Japan.

the Yes Men will survive, credit: Theyesmen.orgMore Yes Men Hijinks
Continuing their relentless onslaught of hilarious pranks, the Yes Men took the the Capitol steps yesterday -- decked out in Survivaballs -- to heckle Sen. Arlen Specter for his "wishy-washy" stance on climate legislation. All of this is just a buildup to Saturday's main event.

mud stencil, credit: Jesse GravesEco-Conscious Graffiti
Wanna be a part of this weekend's civil disobedience but you can't quite bring yourself to go full rampaging vandal? Try vandalism-lite with mud stencil graffiti. Mud stencils make a statement, then slowly wash away, keeping your protest-print small.

Chipotle Burrito, credit: Yummiec00kies, FlickrChipotle Burritos, Now with Less Guilt
Next time you find yourself chewing on one of Chipotle's iconic burritos the size of you head, don't feel bad about your over-consumption, you're investing in a green company. Chipotle is about to become the leading renewable energy producer in the restaurant industry.
Green in a Flash:

Eco-Beat, 10/20

Is Mel Gibson becoming a tree hugger? Will you join Joe Biden's Middle Class Task Force? Are all those solar panels heating up the planet? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.


Mel Gibson, credit: Jewel Samad, Getty ImagesMel Gibson Stars in a New Eco-Thriller
Conspiracy theorists, start your engines. "The Edge of Darkness" features Mel as a detective who's investigating the mysterious death of his own activist daughter. It's a tale that weaves cover-ups, nuclear espionage and even James Lovelock's Gaia Theory.

The Yes Men, credit: Amazon.comUS Chamber of Commerce Changes Course, Not
The Yes Men struck again yesterday, issuing a fake press release and even holding a fake press conference at the real National Press Club, posing as the US Chamber of Commerce. Their fake message: The COC backs climate legislation. They fooled a few networks.

caulk man, credit: Mtsofan, FlickrWhat the Heck is the Middle Class Task Force?
Terrible as the name may be, it's actually a good thing for the environment and our nation's energy consumption. The MCTF (I can't stand to write it out again) is Joe Biden's incentives plan to basically weatherize/retrofit a nation's worth of inefficient homes.

Magpie chandelier, credit: Anthropologie.comSasha and Malia Get a Recycled Chandelier
Trying to keep up with the First Family? President Obama bought his daughters a eco-chic chandelier to help them deck out their bedroom in the White House. Upsides: It's made from found objects and looks awesome. Downsides: It costs $4,800. Yikes!

solar panel closeup, credit: TaranRampersad, FlickrDo Solar Panels Intensify Global Warming
It sounds heretical, right? Not only do PV panels release greenhouse gases through their production, but there's new hype surrounding the idea that -- because most panels are blue or black -- they absorb tons of heat. Treehugger's Pablo breaks down the myth.
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Ed Begley, Jr. Talks to GreenDaily About Going Green for Cheap

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Photo: Kevin Winter, Getty Images

If you're a "Living With Ed" die hard, you already know that Ed's green living show was picked up by Planet Green for another exciting and environmentally-friendly season. With the premiere already locked and loaded for October 21st at 9PM EST (that's tomorrow!), I was lucky enough to catch up with Ed for a few minutes to chat about the upcoming season, as well as Ed's green living philosophy.

GD: I heard a rumor that you guys are undergoing some major home renovations. Can you tell us whether or not you'll achieve your dream of living completely off the grid this year?

EB: No, I still can't do it. There's a good side of the problem; there's a lot of shading on my roof. I can never get fully off the grid unless I built a second story because of the shade from my neighbors' houses. But the shade actually keeps the heat off the roof, so that's good.

I've got our energy bill down to about 300 or 400 bucks a year. Now that we have three people in the house and I'm putting about 10,000 miles on my electric car doing speeches, the demand is higher than what it used to be. Even on the grid, the power I've got at my house is completely renewable. For only three cents extra per kilowatt hour, I buy power that comes completely from renewable sources through the LA power grid.

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Eco-Beat, 10/19

Are being famous and looking hot really the best qualifications for becoming an environmental guru? Are you participating in this year's annual turkey slaughter? What's more important: Football or the environment? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.


Gwyneth Paltrow, credit: Pascal de SegretainFive Hot Green Celebrities
What do Gwyneth Paltrow, Alicia Silverstone, Rachel McAdams, Julia Stiles and Tricia Helfer have in common? They've all got their own eco-living websites ... and they're movie stars. Grist takes a stab at determining which, if any, of these websites are worth your time.

turkey farm, credit: Martin Pettitt, FlickrAre You Adopting a Turkey This Year?
Corey Feldman, Alicia Silverstone and Kevin Nealon are juts a few celebs who are promoting the Farm Sanctuary's Adopt-A-Turkey program. If there's a scarier thought than the slaughter of 45M turkeys each year, it's a world overrun with turkeys. They can be mean!

arnold schwarzenegger, credit: Ethan Miller, Getty ImagesFootball Vs. the Environment
Arnold Schwarzenegger says he plans to sign an environmental exemption bill to block eco-lawsuits and clear the way for the construction of a new NFL stadium in LA. Despite protests, the state senate approved the bill in hopes of attracting a team and creating jobs.

Smart cdi, credit: Andreas Rentz, Getty ImagesWanna Get 80.61 MPG?
If you wanna duplicate Mick Linford's MPG Marathon winning mileage, you'll have to go to the UK and buy a fuel-sipping Smart cdi. If you wanna practice his techniques with your own set of wheels, watch his Top 10 Smart Eco Driving Tips.

dog poop flag, credit: Ozon9999, Duke and Sarge, FlickrDo You Flag Poo?
Dog poo is a topic heated debate on the hike and bike trails where I live. In Europe, people have gone to even greater lengths to shame dog owners into bagging the poop. Clean water activists are putting little flags (hopefully biodegradable) on each pile they find!
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