Green Options

It’s hard to watch television or browse the internet these days without hearing regular stories about how celebrities are “going green.” In the past week alone, I have read or skimmed through stories about how musician Sheryl Crow is launching an Eco Fashion Line, actress Pamela Anderson is building a green hotel, and comedian and actor Will Ferrell will be the first celebrity to drive BMW’s new hydrogen car. According to the story, Will Ferrell has also built a solar-powered environmentally friendly home. Should we care?

Last week, Paris Hilton responded to John McCain’s “celebrity” ad with a surprisingly well-done response. While hilarious—and rest assured that numerous internet commenters have already given Paris props for the rebuttal—viewers may be giving to much credit to the “Paris Hilton Energy Plan.”