Daily Roundup: November 30, 2009

Problematic Pipes: BP might shut down a portion of its oil production in Alaska to repair a leaky pipeline. The cause of the spill and damages are under
assessment. Reuters Recycling Mess: Due to the budget crisis in California, many recycling centers have closed eliminating green jobs for hundreds of at-risk youths. Los Angeles TimesEco-Friendly Vamps: The Hachette Book Group, publisher of the Twilight series, has pledged to go green. They plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions and use more recyc…

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Green Fashion Monday: Classic Rugged Tee

On Fashion Monday, we highlight a hip, green fashion item. Got a stylish
eco-friendly product to recommend? Tell
us about it and look for it in an upcoming blog post.Need a gift for that rugged outdoorsman or woman in your life? How about that no-nonsense T-shirt from Mountain Khakis? The company known for making a great pair of pants now sells tees made from recycled cotton woven with recycled plastic from spent water bottles. And they offer just the kind of understated style that the hard-t…

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Winterize Your Home: Beat the Draft

According to a report released by the White House, homes are responsible for more than 20 percent of carbon emissions in the United States. By making a few minor adjustments to your abode, you can reduce emissions and save money that winter.Tip #1: Block DraftsDoors can allow cold air to enter a room, even when they’re closed. The Daily Green reports that drafts waste five percent to thirty percent of your home’s energy. Check out the Rusty Bobbin’s tutorial to learn how to make your own “draf…

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Ben Stiller Spotlights ‘The Cove’ On Larry King Live

For Thanksgiving that year, Larry King brought on celebrities and had them talk about their heroes. Ben Stiller chose the man behind the dolphin slaughter documentary The Cove, Richard O’Barry, and explained how he became involved with the campaign.
“I saw the movie at the Nantucket Film Festival that summer and I was blown away by it,” Stiller said. “I had no notion what was going on by there and I didn’t know who Rick was, but I went to a screening and he was the…

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Dancing With The Stars’ Joanna Krupa Is A Topless Angel For Puppies

Dancing with the Stars alum (and current Playboy cover girl) Joanna Krupa has been given an angelic makeover in a new ad against puppy mills. The model/actress has dropped her clothing before in ads for PETA’s “I’d rather go naked…” anti-fur campaign, but is now focusing her efforts on urging humans to adopt from shelters. “Somebody needs to put their foot down and stop that breeding and these puppy mills,” she said in an interview with PETA. “The…

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Stella McCartney And Morrissey To Launch Vegan Shoe Collection

While rumors of Stella McCartney partnering with Leona Lewis on a new line of animal-friendly clothing are still swirling, we’ve got confirmation from the cruelty-free designer that rocker Morrissey and her are launching a new vegan shoe collection.
“I’m working with Morrissey on a line of leather-free shoes which I’m really excited about,” McCartney told the UK Mail Online. “We are still in the early stages but the shoes could be launched next year.”
Could tha…

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Paul McCartney Champions Meat-Free Monday At European Parliament

Paul McCartney wants to clean that planet up and he’s starting with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
On Thursday, the former Beatle will deliver an address to the European Parliament, urging them to participate in a Meat-Free Monday campaign to help reduce CO2 emissions.
McCartney told Parliament Magazine, ”By making a simple change in the way you eat, you are taking part in a world changing campaign where what’s good for you is additionally good for the planet.”
“A l…

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