Eco-Beat, 10/8

Will the Obama administration tackle light pollution? Will Yoko be the first one on the waiting list for a Bentley hybrid? Wanna watch Jon Stewart explain the difference between “cap and trade,” “cap’n trade,” and our favorite “crap and trade?” Today’s Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.

The President Hosts Star Gazing Party Last night, the White House was the scene of an off the hook star party. There were Jello shots everywhere and Journey’s greatest hits playing on the loudspeaker. I’m kidding. There were 20 telescopes and a herd of amateur astronomers. Light pollution, anyone?

Yoko’s Hybrid Dreams Come True Thanks in part (maybe) to Yoko’s request that automakers “make hybrid cars as comfortable as a Bentley,” now they will. Starting as early as 2011, there will be a hybrid on the market that’s not just as comfortable as a Bentley — it will be a Bentley.

Jon Stewart Discusses “Crap and Trade” You’ve no doubt heard about the Kerry-Boxer “cap and trade” legislation that’s stumbling its way through the Senate, but what do you know actually know about it? Well, once you’re done watching Jon Stewart’s take, you probably won’t learn anything … but you will laugh.

Dow Unveils Solar Roofing Shingles In the future, solar shingles will become standard equipment on your house, like central air and heat. At least, that’s what Dow Chemical is hoping. They’ve created new solar shingles that are compatible with conventional asphalt shingle roofs. Awesome!

EcoATM Gives You Cash for Your Gadgets Most gadget geeks have the same guilty pleasure: Jumping from device to device and leaving a glut of perfectly good unused gizmos in their wake. Now, there’s a ATM-ish machine that makes it easy to convert those gadget into cash … or at least recycle them.

Green in a Flash:

• Jets could reduce noise/air pollution by taxiing with one engine off.
• Google Earth offers free tours of the world’s most amazing rainforests.
• Due to the credit crisis, Irish school children are being asked to byo-toilet-paper. Hope someone has instructed them to buy recycled.

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