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Sad but true: there are lots of endangered animals out there. Climate change, deforestation and habitat destruction are all powerful forces working against wild populations of, well, most wild animals.

So you know it has to be pretty bad when the World Wildlife Fund singles out a species for particular attention. This week the conservation organization called for urgent action to save the tigers. In addition to surviving the three challenges above, these regal striped beasts have been brought to their collective knees by poaching and "parts trafficking".

Yep. A whole species brought down by the Tiger Penis Trade.

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]]>endangeredglobal tiger initiativeGlobalTigerInitiativekathmandu global tiger workshopKathmanduGlobalTigerWorkshoptiger penisTigerPenistigerswwfCat LincolnFri, 06 Nov 2009 12:02:00 ESTEco-Beat, 11/5http://www.greendaily.com/2009/11/05/eco-beat-11-5/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/11/05/eco-beat-11-5/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/11/05/eco-beat-11-5/#comments

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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]]>2012bob barkerBobBarkerboris johnsonBorisJohnsonbpaeco-beatjohn cusackJohnCusackJosh LoposerThu, 05 Nov 2009 15:00:00 ESTDoes Humane Veal Exist?http://www.greendaily.com/2009/11/05/does-humane-veal-exist/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/11/05/does-humane-veal-exist/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/11/05/does-humane-veal-exist/#commentsFiled under: ,

Australian calves at pasture. Photo: Mark Kolbe, Getty Images

Yes, what I'm asking is if it's okay to eat a baby animal if it had a good, albeit short life?

Proponents of pasture-raised "rose veal" say that their veal is fundamentally different from the nightmarish image of animals kept in pens so small they are unable to move, and pumped full of antibiotics to stave off rampant infection, a.k.a. "white veal."

For years chefs have been complaining about the bland taste of pen-raised white veal, which are kept in crates so small they can't turn or lie down, and fed a diet of artificial milk. The main appeal, if you could get past the cruelty issue, was tenderness: you can cut it with the side of a fork. Rose veal has a more developed flavor because of a mixed diet of milk and grains, and the milk often actually comes from its mother. This kinder veal is growing in popularity with foodies, especially those who espouse whole animal, sustainable practices.

Many of our friends at PETA, and other animal-rights organizations, believe that we shouldn't be eating meat or drinking milk in the first place, but if you are, it's unspeakably cruel to take animals away from the mother at such a young age. Generally they make little or no distinction between pink and white veal.

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]]>expire-images:2010-11-5featuredhumanerosesustainablevealvegetarianwhiteCat LincolnThu, 05 Nov 2009 12:03:00 ESTEco-Beat, 11/4http://www.greendaily.com/2009/11/04/eco-beat-11-4/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/11/04/eco-beat-11-4/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/11/04/eco-beat-11-4/#comments

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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]]>captain paul watsonCaptainPaulWatsoneco-beatfarm sanctuaryFarmSanctuarygucciraw milkRawMilkyves saint laurentYvesSaintLaurentJosh LoposerWed, 04 Nov 2009 15:00:00 ESTDo You Like Frogs and Have an SOS for the Rainforest?http://www.greendaily.com/2009/11/04/do-you-like-frogs-and-have-an-sos-for-the-rainforest/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/11/04/do-you-like-frogs-and-have-an-sos-for-the-rainforest/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/11/04/do-you-like-frogs-and-have-an-sos-for-the-rainforest/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Have you always dreamed of costarring in a film or video with an animated partner, like Paula Abdul and that dancing cat in "Opposites Attract"? And do you have a message for the world about saving the rainforest? If so, The Prince's Rainforest can help you achieve both of these dreams.

HRH Charles, the Prince of Wales, created The Prince's Rainforest Project to simply raise awareness of the connection between deforestation and climate change. The campaign has a frog mascot who appeared in a video with Prince Charles, as well as Princes William and Harry, Daniel Craig, Pele, Harrison Ford, and perhaps inevitably, Robin Williams.

One of the coolest things about the campaign is that you can make your own video, with the frog, urging world leaders to take bold action to address climate change at Copenhagen. It's hard to imagine that world leaders haven't heard this message yet, with all of the activism going on practically every day, but if anything will catch the attention of the last few resisters, I'm betting the frog is it.

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]]>celebritiesfrogprince charlesPrinceCharlesprinces rainforest projectPrincesRainforestProjectvideosCat LincolnWed, 04 Nov 2009 12:01:00 ESTEco-Beat, 11/3http://www.greendaily.com/2009/11/03/eco-beat-11-3/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/11/03/eco-beat-11-3/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/11/03/eco-beat-11-3/#comments

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.
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]]>al goreAlGorealicia silverstoneAliciaSilverstonecaptain planetCaptainPlaneteco-beatJosh LoposerTue, 03 Nov 2009 15:00:00 ESTThe Solar Decathlonhttp://www.greendaily.com/2009/11/03/the-solar-decathlon/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/11/03/the-solar-decathlon/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/11/03/the-solar-decathlon/#commentsFiled under: ,

University of Kentucky Uses Innovative Recycled Plastic Decking at the Solar Decathlon from Plastics Make it Possible on Vimeo.

Last month students from around the world gathered on the National Mall in Washington D.C. to compete in the Solar Decathlon, hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Twenty teams designed, built and operated solar-powered homes, which were then opened to the public, both to get votes, and to educate people about the latest uses of energy-efficient building practices and materials.

The first, and hardest, part of the competition actually happens before they get to D.C., when the teams design their structures, raise money to build them, and supervise contractors to actually raise them. Then they take them apart -- very carefully! -- and transport them to the National Mall, where they are reassembled on site. The final phase includes the judging, where they are evaluated on 10 different areas:

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]]>alternative energyAlternativeEnergyenergy efficientEnergyEfficientsolar decathlonSolarDecathlonwashington mallWashingtonMallCat LincolnTue, 03 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESTEco-Beat, 11/2http://www.greendaily.com/2009/11/02/eco-beat-11-2/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/11/02/eco-beat-11-2/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/11/02/eco-beat-11-2/#comments

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.
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]]>adoptionavatarevangeline lillyEvangelineLillyjames cameronJamesCameronoverpopulationJosh LoposerMon, 02 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST'The Yes Men Fix the World': Movie Reviewhttp://www.greendaily.com/2009/11/02/the-yes-men-fix-the-world-movie-review/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/11/02/the-yes-men-fix-the-world-movie-review/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/11/02/the-yes-men-fix-the-world-movie-review/#commentsFiled under: , ,


I'm sure a few of you will agree with me that the Eco/Green Movement can be a bit lacking in the sense of humor department. But two men -- two Yes Men -- have made it their mission to remedy both corporate wrong doings, and the dearth of laughs in the discussion.

Mike Bonnano and Andy Bichlbaum are the Yes Men -- or at least, those are their stage names. The two activists/performers/pranksters/identity thieves -- although they call it "identity correction" -- star in the new documentary "The Yes Men Fix the World," which showcases some of the big "Borat"-style hoaxes they've played on corporate world, all in the name of drawing attention to the way things should be.

The film opens with Andy Bichlbaum preparing to appear on the BBC as "Jude Finisterra", a representative of Dow Chemical. He is endearingly, and understandably, nervous, because he's about to tell a whopper of lie to the entire world: that Dow accepts all responsibility for the Bhopal chemical accident and ragedy, and plan to sell off subsidiary Union Carbide to finance $12 billion in reparations.

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]]>bhopaldow chemicalDowChemicalmovie reviewMovieReviewthe yes menthe yes men fix the worldTheYesMenTheYesMenFixTheWorldCat LincolnMon, 02 Nov 2009 12:02:00 ESTEco-Beat, 10/30http://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/30/eco-beat-10-30/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/30/eco-beat-10-30/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/30/eco-beat-10-30/#comments

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.
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]]>captain paul watsonCaptainPaulWatsoneco-beathalloweenmischief nightMischiefNightnatalie PortmanNataliePortmanJosh LoposerFri, 30 Oct 2009 15:00:00 ESTNuclear Energy, the New Green Hope?http://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/30/nuclear-energy-the-new-green-hope/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/30/nuclear-energy-the-new-green-hope/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/30/nuclear-energy-the-new-green-hope/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Exelon Byron Nuclear Generating Stations, IL

Exelon Byron Nuclear Generating Stations, IL. Photo: JEFF HAYNES, Getty Images

Back in the 70s, I remember nuclear energy being discussed in the same breath as geothermal and solar power. But then the partial core meltdown happened at Three Mile Island in 1979, giving the American public a huge scare about the safety of nuclear reactors.

It didn't help matters when the film "Silkwood", starring Meryl Streep, came out in 1983, showing how workers who were exposed to plutonium had to be literally scrubbed raw -- those decontamination showers are burned into the brains of a generation!

But the climate crisis has created the urgent need for a power source that doesn't produce CO2. There are already several nuclear power-plants online in the U.S. In 31 states there are 104 reactors, which provide about 20% of our energy -- and 70% of our emission-free energy.

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]]>climate billClimateBillexpire-images:2010-10-26nuclear powerNuclearPowertoxic wasteToxicWasteCat LincolnFri, 30 Oct 2009 12:07:00 ESTEco-Beat, 10/29http://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/29/eco-beat-10-29/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/29/eco-beat-10-29/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/29/eco-beat-10-29/#comments

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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]]>al goreAlGoreeco-beatjon stewartJonStewartmichael jacksonMichaelJacksonsuper freakonomicsSuperFreakonomicsJosh LoposerThu, 29 Oct 2009 15:00:00 ESTThe Green Halloween Movementhttp://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/29/the-green-halloween-movement/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/29/the-green-halloween-movement/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/29/the-green-halloween-movement/#comments
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Halloween pumpkins! Photo: Getty Images JEWEL SAMAD/Staff

I'm not the only one who thinks traditional Halloween candy is more trick than treat. There is an actual grass roots movement called Green Halloween, started by Seattle-area mom Corey Colwell-Lipson in 2007.

A few years ago, while taking her then six- and two-year-olds out trick or treating, Colwell-Lipson was impressed and inspired by the houses that provided treats like bubbles and stickers as an alternative to candy. She thought it would be great if there was a way -- like a sign -- for parents to know which houses had healthy treats, so they could steer their children accordingly.

As she talked to other parents about the idea, it grew into a whole program. In addition to parents, local merchants started to ask for a "Green Halloween" logo to show that they supported the initiative. Soon everyone involved decided to make a local non-profit the beneficiary of their efforts.

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]]>corey colwell-lipsonCoreyColwell-lipsonexpire-images:2010-10-29grassrootsgreen halloweenGreenHalloweenhallogreenparentmapseattlewhole foodsWholeFoodsCat LincolnThu, 29 Oct 2009 12:03:00 ESTEdward Norton Running NYC Marathon for a Causehttp://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/28/edward-norton-running-nyc-marathon-for-a-cause/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/28/edward-norton-running-nyc-marathon-for-a-cause/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/28/edward-norton-running-nyc-marathon-for-a-cause/#commentsFiled under: ,

edward norton

Photo: Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust

You already know Edward Norton is a darn cool guy. After all, who else could have made "The Hulk" even greener? But now, he's doing more than just speaking out. He's even going beyond putting his money where his mouth is. Norton is running a marathon!

Though he might have occasional super powers on-screen, it turns out that, when it comes to running, he's just like everybody else and is experiencing common running ailments. But there's no way he'll quit -- he's running for a cause.

Norton is running the New York Marathon to benefit Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust, an organization that seeks to protect the ecosystem in the area with which he became acquainted with 10 years ago on a trip to Kenya. His 30-person team is an eclectic mix of celebrities (Alanis Morrisette, David Blaine) and Maasai warriors (some of whom are still deciding whether to run in shoes or sandals.

To learn more about the cause and Norton's commitment to the race, check out the exclusive interview at AOL Health!

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]]>edward nortonEdwardNortonnew york marathonNewYorkMarathonKristen SeymourWed, 28 Oct 2009 16:30:00 ESTEco-Beat, 10/28http://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/28/eco-beat-10-28/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/28/eco-beat-10-28/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/28/eco-beat-10-28/#comments

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.
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]]>arnold schwarzeneggerArnoldSchwarzeneggereco-beatellen pageEllenPagehalloweenleonardo dicaprioLeonardoDicaprioJosh LoposerWed, 28 Oct 2009 15:00:00 ESTGlobal Green Challenge: Car Racing Gone Green in Australiahttp://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/28/global-green-challenge-car-racing-gone-green-in-australia/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/28/global-green-challenge-car-racing-gone-green-in-australia/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/28/global-green-challenge-car-racing-gone-green-in-australia/#commentsFiled under: ,


If you're into cars that run on alternative fuels, then this is your lucky week. The Global Green Challenge is a 3,000 kilometer race through the center of Australia that starts in Darwin in the north, finishes in Adelaide in the south, and takes the participants through desert, rainforest and coastal plains.

The race, which began as the World Solar Challenge in 1987, is held every two years. Teams come from around the world to race their kooky looking solar-powered cars that resemble space ships. Most of the teams are made up of engineering students, and the competition is quite earnest.

This year, in addition to the solar concept car competition, there will be a second race called The Eco Challenge, which will include alternative fuel cars that are actually in production around the world.

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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.
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]]>climate billClimateBilleco-beathalloweenmadonnasouth parkSouthParkJosh LoposerTue, 27 Oct 2009 15:00:00 ESTChris Jordan Photographs Plastic Inside Dead Birdshttp://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/27/chris-jordan-photographs-plastic-inside-dead-birds/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/27/chris-jordan-photographs-plastic-inside-dead-birds/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/27/chris-jordan-photographs-plastic-inside-dead-birds/#commentsFiled under: ,


Photojournalist Chris Jordan's latest stunning/sobering project, called "Midway, Message from the Gyre," is a series of photos of dead birds, stuffed full of plastic trash.

No, it's not some kind of post-modern statement about man's relationship with nature and consumption, although it does deliver a pretty strong message on that topic.

The Midway Journey is a project Jordan undertook with four other media artists to document the effect of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch on the birds of the Midway Atoll in the Pacific, 2,000 miles away from the nearest continent.

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]]>chris jordanChrisJordangreat pacific garbage patchGreatPacificGarbagePatchmidway atollMidwayAtollphotographyplasticCat LincolnTue, 27 Oct 2009 12:01:00 ESTEco-Beat, 10/26http://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/26/eco-beat-10-26/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/26/eco-beat-10-26/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/26/eco-beat-10-26/#comments

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.
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]]>350.orgelvisjack johnsonJackJohnsonJosh LoposerMon, 26 Oct 2009 15:00:00 ESTHonest Foods: An Upbeat Way to Promote a Natural Food Itemhttp://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/26/honest-foods-an-upbeat-way-to-promote-a-natural-food-item/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/26/honest-foods-an-upbeat-way-to-promote-a-natural-food-item/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/10/26/honest-foods-an-upbeat-way-to-promote-a-natural-food-item/#commentsSometimes the whole conversation about eating natural foods can get strident and scary. From "Fast Food Nation" to "Food Inc.," there are loads of people ready and willing to terrify you into putting down the french fries.

The other day this video for Honest Foods bars turned up in my email. It's charming, and light-hearted, and gets the message across about choosing natural, wholesome foods.

What a concept! A happy natural food ad! In addition to making me hungry, and want to go out dancing, the Honest Foods video got me thinking about how rare it is to have fun singing and dancing in commercials for wholesome things.

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