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Short summaries of three new eco-books

Seeing as how my last Under the Covers column was a summer reading list, and now it's an entirely different season, I think it's time I return with more eco-reading selections for what must be my terribly book-hungry audience.

First up, a delightful-looking book put together by the Fundação O Boticário, a conservation organization in Brazil. The book itself is titled Brazil naturally: A 15 year mosaic of conservation histories, but I can't seem to find it on Powells or Amazon. It may be available on the organization's website, but (during my brief search involving a few clicks here and there, all willy-nilly-like) I couldn't find it, what with most of the site being in Brazilian Portuguese. But say you were able to get your hands on a copy, it could be a great coffee-table book. It's full of colorful pictures of wildlife including jaguars, birds, whales, and alligators. And it's all printed on recycled paper!

Here’s your coupon code for a discount on the ecopod

Ever felt what your home really needs is "the sweet sound of compaction"? Have I got a deal for you.

As mentioned in The Grist List today, ecopod is so much more than just a compacter for your recycled goods. The company's raison d'etre is to make recycling simple and rewarding. And now they're offering to make it just a little bit cheaper, too. Grist readers interested in purchasing an ecopod -- that's you! -- will receive a 10 percent discount by entering the coupon code GOGRIST in the "Promotion Code" box during checkout.

For now, the ecopods are still on the assembly lines, but orders will start shipping this November on a first-come, first-served basis -- so get your order in soon! This is a great way to support a fledgling company and take some positive action at the same time. And I know how y'all love to recycle.

Sure It’s Not the Politics?

Wildlife waste blamed for pollution in D.C.-area waterways Tired of being left out, nature has decided to join in the fun and pollute itself. A significant amount of harmful bacteria in Virginia and Maryland waterways has been pinned on, well, wildlife poop. The Potomac and Anacostia rivers and an additional two dozen or so streams […]

Bluster’s Last Stand

DOD declares wind turbines can interfere with radar, but says some can proceed The Defense Department has finally completed a long-awaited study on how wind farms impact military radar, which clears the way for some stalled wind projects to continue. At least a dozen projects in Illinois, North Dakota, and Wisconsin had been put on […]