Environmentalism

LEWIS HAMILTON WORRIES ABOUT THE PLANET

Formula One racing champion Lewis Hamilton is a huge celebrity in the UK, and in one way, he’s a bit like our Leonardo DiCaprio. Lewis proudly announced that he’s been vegan for several years – doesn’t eat meat or fish to protect the environment. He points out the cows have a shockingly negative effect on the atmosphere. Does he think about how much pollution is caused by all the races he partakes in? Worst of all, Lewis admits that sometimes he flies his dog ALONE back and forth from his Malibu home to his UK home in his PRIVATE JET.

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U2’S THE EDGE IS NOT THE ENVIRONMENTALIST HE CLAIMS TO BE

U2 guitarist the Edge is the most hated man in Santa Monica, California, these days. He plans to build FIVE multilevel mansions on precious undeveloped coastal habitat land in the Santa Monica mountains, overlooking Malibu. Experts and neighbors are concerned about the visual and biological impact because the homes will break up a large block of treasured and nearly pristine wild life. The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy board objected loudly UNTIL Edge changed their mind. How? He donated a million dollars to the conservancy and now they don’t object. The really nauseating part is that the Edge insists his houses will be “environmentally sensitive.” That is supposed to make everything all right.

JESSICA SIMPSON IS LEARNING A FEW THINGS FROM FOOTBALLER ERIC JOHNSON

Eric Johnson is attempting to contribute more than just his charming sportive persona to Jessica Simpson’s life. He’s made up his mind to turn her green. Eric drives a hybrid car and he’s made it clear he’s not thrilled with Jessica’s souped up Range Rover. He already replaced all the light bulbs in her house with the watt savers, he’s cut their water consumption, and is devising new recycling methods for her. Thanks to Eric, Jessica is cultivating an environmental conscience.

It's All About The Environment

One night in 2004: Justin Timberlake had a rousing boys night out at Shelter last Saturday. The absence of his girlfriend Cameron Diaz didn’t affect Justin’s fun. He and his buddies partied till 3:30 AM with about 25 girls at their table. But Cameron is still very much in the picture – she has influenced Justin to become an environmentalist. Cam was one of the first in Hollywood to get a hybrid car, and now Justin’s telling friends that he plans to give up his collection of about 16 gas guzzling vehicles, and drive ONLY a hybrid..