Our favorite news stories and blog posts from the eco-sphere.
Hot Sockets
This is worth geeking out over for a second: sockets with USB ports built-in. Re-Nest explains how they save space and wasted vampire energy.
Madoff's Cut-offs
According to Ecouterre, you can buy an iPad case made from Bernie Madoff's pants. Yes, really.
Tooth Fairy Grant
Treehugger tells the story of a 7-year-old who decided to donate all his tooth fairy money "to help [the Nature Conservancy] save plants and animals from going extinct like the dinosaurs did."
Clean Rap
Did you know green is a big trend in hip hop? Krrb has a great interview with one of the leading forces, Ashel Seasunz.
Blow-Over Country
The Des Moines Register reports that 20 percent of Iowa's energy is now coming from wind power.
Hose that Knows
Envirogadget features a cool little device for your garden hose that tells you exactly how much water you're using. Great for green minds and black thumbs.
