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Celebrities Supporting the Natural Resources Defense Council

I am always blogging about green celebrities because it combines two of my passions – entertainment and environmentalism. The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) offers me the best of both worlds. The NRDC, founded in 1970, uses “law, science and the support of 1.3 million members and online activists to protect the planet’s wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things.” It was named one of America’s 100 best charities by Worth Magazine and the Better Business Bureau says NRDC has a high standard for accountability and making good use of its … Continue reading →

Celebrities vs. the Canadian Seal Hunt

Earlier this month, I blogged about Canada and its seal hunting season. The annual Canadian seal hunt is the largest in the world and the government tries to convince people it is in the best interest of the country, but it isn’t popular with everyone. In my blog, I mentioned several organizations that are against the seal hunting season. Of course, PETA and the Humane Society are among those organizations, but Sea Shepherd, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, Harp Seals and the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) are also involved. There have also been many celebrities … Continue reading →

Green Celebrities: Ed Begley Jr.

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You may remember actor Ed Begley Jr. best for his role on “St. Elsewhere” but Ed is now living a truly green life. Ed is one of the celebrities that not only talks the green talk, he walks it. Ed owns an electric Toyota Rav4 and a hybrid Prius. He is not above taking public transportation and has even been known to bike up to a Hollywood event. You don’t see that happen too often today. Ed’s environmentalism goes all the way back to the early ‘70s. The first electric vehicle was a Taylor-Dunn golf cart. To go along with … Continue reading →

2010’s Go Green Expo

Want to attend what is billed as “the nation’s largest eco-friendly trade and consumer lifestyle showcase?” If you live in New York City, you are in luck! The Go Green Expo will be in NYC from March 19 – 21 at Pier 92. Adults can get a weekend pass for $25, but if you visit The Daily Green, you can find a code to save you $15. What is going to happen at the Go Green Expo? First of all, there will be green celebrities such as Ed Begley Jr. (star of Planet Green’s show “Living with Ed”), Mariel Hemingway … Continue reading →

Arnold Schwarzenegger Goes Green

Well… he does have teenage children. But, that may not be the only reason California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is going green this Earth Day… on MTV. The actor-turned-politician is scheduled to appear tonight on the popular MTV show “Pimp My Ride.” Before you let your imagination get the best of you, you should know that Schwarzenegger’s appearance is part of his latest promotion to boost his environmental agenda. (In other words he’s appearing on the show on Earth Day for a reason.) Schwarzenegger’s aides say their boss’s appearance on MTV is the latest move to generate attention to environmentally friendly … Continue reading →

Celebrity Vegans – Part 2

Sometimes it seems as if all Hollywood has turned vegan, either for health issues, animal rights issues, or both. Here are more famous vegans: Actors and Actresses Portia De Rossi – De Rossi became a vegetarian after moving to a farm with wife Ellen DeGeneres. Alec Baldwin – He’s outspoken about many things, but Baldwin lets people know that his vegan diet is a choice due to his love of animals and the environment as well as his personal health. Olivia Wilde – Not only is Wilde a vegan, she has her own vegan website (Wilde Things). Sandra Oh – … Continue reading →