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Stephen Colbert Reports TV Commercials Truthy on Ethanol WATCH>> 30 Second VIDEO

News Channel: TreeHugger
Friday, 16 May 2008
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Who Will Get Shania Twain's New Zealand Wonderland After Split?

News Channel: Ecorazzi

Friday, 16 May 2008

Unfortunate news today that Shania Twain and her husband-producer Robert “Mutt” Lange are splitting up after 14-years of marriage. The couple’s decision comes after they recently opened a brand-new public hiking trail on their incredible property of more than 61,000 acres on New Zealand’s South Island.

Twain’s p urchase of the 33-year lease for the land ($17.5m)...
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Britney Jets To Mel's Costa Rican Ranch For A Little R&R

News Channel: Ecorazzi

Friday, 16 May 2008

We all know Britney Spears has not experienced the best of times lately, so perhaps a little vacation right now is exactly what she needs.

Taking the advice of her friend Mel Gibson (the two used to live in the same Malibu community), Britney and her Dad are joining him and his wife for a little down-time on his new $24 million ranch in Costa Rica. As reported earlier, Gibson — facing his own issues — sold off properties in Malibu and Connecticut earlier last year to purchase the 403-acre property. It’s as pretty much close to a natural paradise as one can find these days with minimal tourism and...
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TNT to Launch World's Largest Electric Vehicle Fleet

News Channel: TreeHugger
Friday, 16 May 2008
We've already reported on moves by the Australian arm of TNT to incorporate biodiesel hybrid trucks into their fleet, and now we hear that not only does the company's British arm already have 50 electric vans on its fleet, but is adding a further 100. The new feet, which will apparently be the largest zero emissions fleet in the world (and yes, we know 'zero emissions' depends very much on the energy source used to charge them), will be replacing diesel vehicles over t... Read More

Beautiful Bicycle Helmets

News Channel: TreeHugger
Friday, 16 May 2008
Beautiful and bicycle helmet seems like an oxymoron but here's proof that it doesn't have to be. With Bike to Work Days being celebrated, pretty cycling hats likes these prove there is no excuse not to wear one with pride in front of your fellow workers and bikers. They are designed by an eco-conscious Japanese-born designer who got fed up with looking terrible on her bike so she created her own collection of helmets that are funky and still meet all the safety requirements. They are all hand-painted in carefully chosen feminine, delicate colours and have "diamond" trimmed chin... Read More

PREFAB FRIDAY: Method Homes? Modular Cabin

News Channel: Inhabitat

Friday, 16 May 2008

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This month we’re welcoming a brand new builder to the prefab scene as Method Homes launches its first house! The wood clad wonder is currently nearing completion in Seattle, Washington and boasts an array of customizable features backed by a steadfast commitment to sustainable materials and building practices. The “down to earth” prefab’s sleek modern lines and LEED gold aspirations make it the latest modular cabin...
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TH Interview: How the Wolf Trap Foundation uses the Performing Arts to Raise Environmental Awareness

News Channel: TreeHugger
Friday, 16 May 2008
Wolf Trap president and CEO Terrence D. Jones With the performing arts, a good showing is when the fall of the curtain leaves you shuffling off into the night a bit dazed, a bit dazzled, and perhaps, just a bit thoughtful. This media, like no other, has the power to make you laugh, cry, and cringe. It has the power to captivate and influence. So tapping the performing arts to raise environmental awareness and educate audiences about climate change sounds pretty savvy to us. A pioneer and major player in this field is the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, the only National Park for t... Read More