Eco-Beat, 12/30

Are lemon trees the hottest new gift items in Hollywood? Wanna get over-served on NYE without feeling over-served New Year's morning? Searching for a worthy eco-charity to receive your end-of-the-year generosity? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.

Zac Efron and Venessa Hudgens, Photo: Jason Merritt, Getty Images

Zac Efron's Birthday Present to Vanessa Hudgens
Vanessa Hudgens arrived home on her 21st birthday this month to find three citrus trees planted in her backyard by boyfriend Zac Efron (actually, it was probably his landscapers). Sure, it's definitely eco-conscious, but trees? Is that really a good gift? Feel free to chime in.

The Hangover movie poster, Photo: Rottentomatoes.com

Holistic Hangover Cures
We all know that there's only one surefire way to avoid a hangover: Don't drink too much. But in case you do, Dr. Tome Bayne from ChicagoHealers.com has a few tips that can help you have both an awesome New Year's Eve and a pain-free New Year's Day.

The EPA Gets a Police Blotter
2009 was a busy year for regulators and instead of publishing their accomplishments in the traditionally mind-numbing list format, you can now see all of the action on a Google map mashup. Check out who's been naughty and nice in your neck of the woods.

Why New Cars Aren't More Efficient
Since I just complimented the EPA (something I rarely do), now allow me to bash it a little. According to ABG, the reason US cars don't have the start/stop technology (i.e. the ability to shut down and restart automatically instead of idling) is the EPA's mileage testing procedure.

Green Side of the Moon, Photo:TW Collins, Flickr

Grist's Green Giving Guide
Now that the dust has settled on most of the holiday gift-giving, we're entering the time where many green philanthropists look for a eco-responsible charity to enrich with some of their end-of-the-year goodwill. Check out Grist's recommendations.

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Posted: 2009-12-30 12:00:00

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