• Things may be heating up on the Big Island. Scientists Monitor New Eruptions at Hawaii Volcano – msnbc
• Price gouging: In reality Libya provides just 2% of world’s oil supply…Oil Prices Soar as Libya Violence Nears Oil Facilities – wall street journal
• Flamingos Drop From Siberian Sky: Locals Mystified – npr
• Traffic-Busting Buses Advance in Cities – reuters
• The fox wants the keys to the hen house again…Spill No Reason to Halt Deep Sea Drilling: BP – yahoo! news
• We could use more eco-tourism in the old US of A…Costa Rica Unveils Massive New Marine Park – livescience
• Human Activity Displaces Predators More Than Prey – sciencedaily

An eclectic roundup of green events and happenings from around the globe…

• For all you vegans out there: On (or about) March 20, thousands of animal-friendly people in all 50 U.S. states and two dozen other countries will get active to host educational events for Meatout - the world’s largest grassroots diet education campaign. Activists distribute free food, educate their communities, and ask their friends, families, and neighbors to “kick the meat habit” and explore a wholesome, compassionate diet of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
• The true cost of clothing – a special exhibit Eco Chic: Towards Sustainable Swedish Fashion – 11a to 5p Wed.-Sun. Through May 15. Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, 551 Broadway, Sonoma, CA. $10-$12. “Eco Chic” is being shown alongside an exhibition by Marin artist Daniel McCormick titled “Iterations of Ecological Art and Design.” (707) 939-7862. www.svma.org.
• FREE admission: Columbia College Chicago ZERO Waste: Fashion Re-Patterned exhibit March 3 – April 16 … supported by Use It Again (USAgain.com) … and curated by assistant professor Arti Sandhu who wanted to merge the concepts of fashion and zero waste. Students are learning sustainable fashion techniques, how to design clothing by upcycling pre-loved clothing as well as learning how to make use of every bit of fabric.
• Brit Liggett, a 26-year-old blogger from Brooklyn, joined a research expedition this week to collect plastic waste from the ocean. The 11-day clean sweep journeys through the Beagle Channel, Chile. Brit beat out global competitors to clench the coveted opportunity from Electrolux as part of company’s “Vac from the Sea” awareness initiative.
• As we reported pre-event, here’s a quick peek at green fashioning its way down the Red Carpet: Oscar winner Colin Firth’s wife Olivia was swathed in an eco-minded gown made by upcycling expert and haute designer Gary Harvey – materials were sourced from 11 pre-loved, vintage dresses. Lest we forget, dashing hub Colin was resplendent in organically-sourced garb as well.
• Post-Oscars, Natalie Portman partied in a sustainably fashioned dress ($50) from H&M’s new Shades of White Conscious Collection, scheduled to hit stores April 14. (line materials include: organic cotton, Tencel and recycled polyester.)
• New Green Shopping mobile app available at ovi (Nokia store) – culled from GreenGlamGo.com – see details here.
• From the land of negativity: Republicans reintroduce Styrofoam Cups to the Capitol – complicated, really? via: The Daily Green

Roll in eco style … From Heys USA, this 3-piece set of luggage is made from recycled plastic; the EcoCase comes with wheels that spin 360 degrees. Originally $450; now $309 @ planetthread.com

The rising cost of milk is forcing consumers to make some hard decisions at the supermarket checkout counter. Here’s Jessica’s takes on the organic vs. regular milk debate.

When it comes to buying milk, which one is better? “Regular,” non-organic milk is cheaper, yet expires sooner, while certified organic milk can cost up to a few dollars more per gallon, but has a longer shelf life. When it comes to nutrition, both certified organic and regular milk appear equal. They have the same amount of fat (depending on which milk you buy), and same nutritional value.

However, a major difference is how the cows are treated, which in turn affects what we’re ingesting. Certified organic milk comes from organic cows who access cleaner pastures and aren’t exposed (more…)

Fresh from the ecosphere, a quick fix of personal faves to get you in the swing for spring…

(above) Organic bamboo jersey sexy and comfy eco lingerie from Clare Bare, $26 – $74

(above) Cool & sassy from Planet Threads, Annie and Jade’s new Julie – a long, deep cowl neck maxi made from 100% hemp…in beautiful Marina Blue, now $170
15% Off All Spring 2011 A&J Orders from 2/14-3/7/2011
Price After 3/7/2011:  $200.00

(above) Grab my biotiful bag on your next mini excursion, 100% organic cotton, AZO-free color & printing, $74.80

(above) Leopard Melissa flats, made from recyclable plastic, $44.

(above) Mission Playground organic cotton beanie – sweet – reduced from $24, now $18

Flaunt that Steven Tyler vibe – white feather dangle earrings from Eco Citizen, $38

Urban gardening is becoming soooo trendy – why rush off to the market for fresh eggs when you can get fresh ones from your own backyard? But where does a space-challenged urbanite with a sense of style safely house those peckish chickens?

Solution – hatched in the U.K., the nogg…a sculptural cedar chicken home with many chicken-friendly features: fox-proof latches, removable base tray for cleaning, a glass top that lifts for ventilation, a rear hatch for egg removal and cedar construction that is naturally antibacterial and fresh smelling. Said to house up to 4 chickens. Designed and hand crafted by Matthew Hayward.

Looking to make some green business connections? If you’re in Miami today, check it out…MiaGreen, a 2-day event taking place right now at the Miami Beach Convention Center. It’s a well produced B to B conference, designed to help green entrepreneurs expand their businesses in the USA, Latin America and the Caribbean. We made our way around the expo yesterday, filled with innovative sustainable-minded products and services; here are just a few of the many standouts:

• Adopt a Beach – in partnership with ecomb.org: a beach clean-up program
• AussanNatural.com: 100% non-toxic and botanical-based cleaning products with product lines for your home, your pet, your kids, boats, cars and sporting equipment
• Carlisle-lac.com: roof gardens & EcoStar roofing tiles
• EnglertInc.com: Environmental Rainwater Harvesting & SunNet Building Integrated Photovoltaic Standing Seam Metal Roof Systems (more…)

• Ah…my headline of the day (pictured above)…New Zombie Ant Fungus Found in Amazon Rainforest – livescience
• What about the public health? Dumbass Republicans move to deregulate corporate polluters of both air and water…GOP Budget Could Hobble Obama Environment Policy and the EPA – npr
• He liked the view of London Bridge…Fox Trots to Top of Tallest UK Skyscraper – scotsman.com
• Brazil Court Give Controversial Dam Go Ahead – bbc
• A web of destruction…Spider Infestation Leads to Mazda Recall – azcentral.com
• Mighty dog…Dog Survives Euthanasia…Twice – abc news
• (podcast) How to Kill a Parasite – scientific american

Looking for a noodle that’s natural, has NO calories, NO fat, NO net carbs, NO soy, NO gluten and NO preservatives? Say hello to NoOodle…This pre-cooked noodle is made of high-fiber yam flour and water. One pack costs about a buck. (more…)