Bigfoot's Carbon Footprint

Bigfoot's carbon footprint: Bigger than most or just average? I’m just wondering because I’m getting the distinct feeling we’re getting sidetracked with all this climate change talk. Can someone please ask the questions that matter? In terms of conservation, is Bigfoot doing his share? Is he composting? Has the hirsute beast gone to mulch? He may live in the forest, but how green is he really? We can’t let this fleet of foot furball fly under the radar. Oh and on an unrelated front, this Gulf oil spill...yeah, not good.

Prop Eighth

California’s long been a leader when it comes to the “green” economy -- so naturally, we’re trying to legalize pot to boost tax revenue. But come November, when the pot prop goes on the ballot, the question won’t be will it get the votes -- but the voters. Let’s face it, it’s a lot of work to get off the couch, put on clean socks, and punch a ballot. By 4:20pm. However, if the law passes, just think about the widespread health benefits for those clenching doctor’s notes at medical marijuana clinics. The college kids suffering from glaucoma. The curiously arthritic teen set. The motivated. One thing’s for sure. If Prop Eighth passes, at least we know nobody will abuse it.

Not the Brightest Bulbs

To honor the monumental global achievement that marked Earth Hour, I ask: Is this the best we can do? One hour every year? What about the other 8,759? How can we defeat climate change in just 60 measly minutes? And don't most people go out on Saturday nights at 8:30pm anyways? If one hour of darkness is the key to shedding light on our impending doom, we'll all be swimming to work in 20 years. Every hour = earth hour.

The Toyota Grand Prius

Is a Prius safe for the environment if it's hurtling uncontrollably across a highway at 90mph? That's the question I pondered today while reading about a man whose Toyota landed him in a high-speed pursuit. When a cop finally caught up to offer more than just moral support, the man claimed his gas pedal got stuck -- fueling the obvious debate: Should Toyota eliminate the Sudden Acceleration package from its offerings?