Pollution
George Clooney's eco Xmas gift
George Clooney and his first electric car, a Tango
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Ever wonder what your fave celebs unwrapped under their own Christmas trees? Well now we know what George Clooney had under his!
Being fresh on the market again, the hunky George decided to treat himself to a cool new set of bachelor wheels-–a Tesla Roadster. And we say the fact that he'll be cruisin' the streets in this most eco-friendly ride makes him that much sexier!
Obama selects science team
President-elect Barack Obama's selection of two leading experts on climate change is a sign that he plans a more aggressive response to global warming than did the Bush administration.
Biggest environmental villains
The EPA unveiled its own version of the FBI most-wanted list — for environmental fugitives accused of assaulting nature. The government hopes that the public will help track them down.
Cow fart tax? Maybe.
We all know we need to do something to curb global warming. Some have proposed curbing carbon emissions from cars, others have focused more on conserving resources and recycling, but the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a measure to charge for cow farts! In 2007, the United States Supreme Court ruled that greenhouse gases that are emitted by belching and flatulence of farm animals contribute to air pollution.
Action Guide of the Day
Compile a responsible shopping guide for your town and distribute it in your school and community
Next in Obama's plan: Make White House "green"
In an interview with Barbara Walters, Bam (as the president-elect has been dubbed by the media) says he intends to show the American people by example that it’s not that hard to go “green.”
The president-elect revealed plans to sit down with the chief usher for the presidential mansion to do an evaluation of its energy efficiency.
The interview is scheduled to air this upcoming Wednesday, December 3 on ABC at 10 p.m. EST.
