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Has the First Lady been exploited by the anti-fur industry? What's Michael Pollan's most important eating guideline? Has the Loch Ness Monster finally joined its ancestors in the afterlife? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.


Michelle Obama PETA, Photo: Peta.orgMichelle Obama Photoshopped into PETA Ad
It's a little known fact that the First Lady's wardrobe contains no fur and she's perfectly happy to keep it on the DL. However, upon learning about Michelle's fur-free ways, PETA photoshopped her into one of their ads without her consent. PETA must be low on funds.

Michael Pollan on the Daily Show
What's food expert Michael Pollan's number one tip for Jon Stewart's audience? "Eat Food," as opposed to edible substances. Watch as Jon Stewart and the author of "The Omnivore's Dilemma" discuss how Americans can better access healthier and more food-like food.

Loch Ness monster, Photo: Luvi, FlickrLoch Ness Monster Deathwatch
According to reports, Nessie sightings are way down over the last three years, with only one reported in 2009. We could be witnessing the end of an era, the disappearance of a species that never really appeared, a tourism industry based on an unseen attraction.

Dame Judi Dench, Photo: Dimitrious Kambouris, Getty ImagesJudi Dench Wants Your Old Christmas Cards
The Woodland Trust has launched a new Christmas card recycling program in the UK and the Dame Commander is helping to get the word out. For each card recycled, a tree gets planted. Has anyone heard of a similar tree-planting program going on in the US?

Vancouver Olympic Medal, Photo: Vancouver2010.comGreen Tech Highlights of 2009
Wanna take a cruise through the best technology happenings in 2009? GeekSugar put together a list of its favorite green tech stories from the past year, from the upcycled Vancouver Olympic medals to making your gadgets more fashionable with tube socks.
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Posted: 2010-01-06 12:00:00

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