Is Alec Baldwin too good for the Golden Globes? Should Californians be worried about the resale value of their hybrids? Looking for a way to reduce your ecological bowling-print? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.
 Why Alec Baldwin Skipped the Golden Globes
Though he was chosen once again as the "Best Actor in a Television Comedy," Alec Baldwin was nowhere near the Golden Globes last Sunday night. Instead, Alec chose to co-host a meeting of the conservation-minded Waterkeeper Alliance in Alberta, Canada. |
 Wanna Be Like Miley?
Miley Cyrus is making headlines and, as usual, it has nothing to do with her music career. Apparently, the teen star has earned a spot on PETA's naughty list by carrying an Armani calf-skin bag. Is she out of line? Would you ever carry a calf-skin bag? Vote here. |
 California "Prius Perks" to End This Year
Hybrid drivers in California are facing the end of their privileged carpool status this December. Enacted in 2005, the law that opened up HOV lanes to low-emissions vehicles actually added significant resale value to hybrids. Will Prius owners lose major money? |
 First LEED Bowling Alley Opens its Lanes
Eco-Bowlers, bust out your vegan leather bowling shoes because it's on. The first ever LEED-certified bowling alley is open for business in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (where else?). Everything from the recycled furniture to the automatically-resetting pins themselves are green. |
 The Twins Half their Water Footprint
In what's being billed as "the highest-profile sustainable water solution in sports to date," the Minnesota Twins' new home (Target Field) will be equipped with an enormous rainwater catch system that will be used to irrigate the turf and clean the stadium. |
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