Eco-Beat, 12/17

Is it possible to unchop a tree? Would you let your child eat school cafeteria food? Do you jog in an area with poor air quality? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.

Jon Stewart, Photo: Jason Merritt, Getty Images

Jon Stewart's COP15 Update
What's really going on at the limousine convention known as COP15 with all of its speeches, boycotts, and proclamations? Watch America's most trusted journalist as he probes (or rather pokes fun at) the semi-absurdist drama that is playing out in and around Copenhagen.

tree slayer, Photo: Matt Cardy, Getty Images

Maya Lin's Unchopping A Tree
We're faced with facts about the astonishing rate of deforestation all the time, but for many of us visual and audible learners, we need a striking visual and emotive mood music tor really let the number sink in. Maya Lin's video helps give us some perspective.

Money rainbow, Photo: TW Collins, Flickr

How to Research Green Charities
Looking for some eco-conscious charities to enrich with some of your end of the year generosity, but don't know where to start? Check out Grist's guide to holiday giving for a list of resources to help you find the organizations that are right for you.

school lunch tray, Photo: Chidorian, Flickr

School Lunches vs. Fast Food
For decades, we've pumped our fists at the fast food industry's alleged disdain for food safety standards. Now, we find that fast food standards are light years ahead of national school lunch programs -- another great reason to brown bag it.

Jogger in Smog City, PhotoEd Yourdon, Flickr

Is Running in the Smog Going to Kill Me?
Because athletes inhale between 10 to 20 times more air, they suck down about 10 to 20 times more pollutants. However, running in areas with poor air quality is much less risky than obesity or high blood pressure. Check out some tips to limit your smog intake.

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Posted: 2009-12-17 12:00:00

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