Our favorite news stories and blog posts from the eco-sphere.
New Green Heights
A French firm has proposed a plan to turn the Eiffel Tower into the world's largest "tree," says Treehugger. It involves 600,000 plants and could absorb about 88 tons of CO2. But is it forward-thinking or just an expensive gimmick?
On That Note...
The Empire State Building (which already offsets its energy use by purchasing wind power) clearly doesn't want to be outdone when it comes to eco advocacy. Tonight the lights will be red in honor of dolphin documentary The Cove, says Ecorazzi.
Sugar Bowls
A study by the Environmental Working Group shows that a cup of some top children's cereals contain more sugar than a Twinkie. Check out the list of the 10 worst offenders.
Wrap Stars
Want to be green but depressed at the thought of wrapping your holiday gifts in newspaper? Check out Apartment Therapy Re-Nest's round-up of gorgeous recycled wrapping paper.
This New House
Bob Vila proves that he's still awesome and talks green home design with the editors of Inhabitat.
Holding Our Global Breath
The U.S., China, and India frustrate everyone by playing a game of chicken at the U.N. climate talks. None want to be the first of the big three polluters to agree to binding emissions cuts, says Reuters.
