This “F*ck the Earth Day” video with Kevin Nealon, courtesy of the the Daily Green’s top 10 funniest green viral videos, is hilarious - if you don’t mind a few F-bombs in your salad. I’d turn down the volume if you’re at the office, unless of course your office is in a biker bar or the DMV:
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Starbucks has announced the closing of 600 stores, but fear not fair-trade coffee addicts. Yes, we know Starbucks is North America’s largest buyer of fair-trade coffee, and has inspired other coffee houses and retailers like Sam’s Club to jump on the fair-trade bandwagon, but you can still get your friendly fair-trade coffee elsewhere. If your neighborhood Starbucks is packing up shop, why not use this opportunity to check-out some of the local coffee huts in your area and give your hard-earned cash to local businesses? If you’ve got one in mind already, consider listing it on Greenopia and share the love! You can also choose from this variety of fair-trade coffees and consider brewing your morning cup-o-joe at home – it’s cheaper and doesn’t waste unnecessary paper and plastic cups.
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So most of us have probably noticed gas is getting a little bit pricey. Well, a lot bit pricey. And I’m pretty sure we’ve all figured out that the more gas we use, the more we’re hurting the environment, both when it comes to creating the fuel and the emissions produced. So, if I’m doing the math right (which is highly unlikely), if we can use less gas, we’re saving money and the environment.
One way to cut way back on gas is public transportation. Now, that’s all well and good for you Easterners, but I live in Southern California, where the last time a bus was ever used, Dennis Hopper put a bunch of explosives on it to piss off Keanu Reeves. So we have to do the little things. Luckily, The Daily Green is coming to our rescue with 10 ways to save 20 percent on fuel costs. Thus also reducing your carbon footprint. Sweet deal.
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It only takes 5 days to jump start your path to greener, healthier eating. We picked some of the best suggestions from The Daily Green’s 30 day plan to greening your diet. Making one small alternation in your food choices each day for the rest of this week can make a world of difference for the planet, and your health. For more, 
and read up on their 25 other helpful tips for making the switch.
Day 1: Project Pantry Purge
When you’re trying to cut calories, it’s best not to keep fatty foods in the house (it’s harder to deny the ice cream if your freezer is stocked with the creamy treat, right?). The same goes here: When you’re trying to clean up your diet, it’s helpful to get rid of the sneaky, non-green foods lurking in the pantry. Here’s where to start…
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The TakePart Top 10 Weekly Roundup is a compilation of the week’s most notable stories from our entertainment-meets-social-action blogging network. This week we celebrated some of our own favorite top 10 bloggers who work night and day to provide us up-to-date info on films, literature, and feminist news. Don’t miss these exciting and informative blogs, as well as some of our most popular stories of the week.
Katie:
“La Misma Luna Under the Same Moon,” Not the Same Old Movie
Top 5 Eco-Friendly Gadgets for Under $50
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Nicole:
Top 10 Literary and Book Blogs
NBC11 First Wind Powered TV Station
Horton: The New Mascot for Pro-Life
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Gina:
Top 10 Films I Would See If I Was At SXSW
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Kerry:
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Has the Pope been hanging out with our favorite faux holy roller, the Reverend Billy? “˜Cause the Vatican’s brand new “To Don’t“ list seems to take some pages straight from our pompadoured preacher’s playbook. According to the Daily Green, the 7 new sins include:
1. Genetic Modification
2. Experimenting on Humans
3. Polluting the Environment
4. Causing Social Injustice
5. Causing Poverty
6. Becoming Obscenely Wealthy
7. Taking Drugs
How palatable will these newly minted no-no’s be to a society that glorifies self-gratification?
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