Ed Begley Jr., you continue to rock hard

This blog has sung the praises of actor/green guru Ed Begely, Jr. before. As the one Hollywood personality who has been living an extreme green life for decades, his credibility on green issues goes unchallenged, and he relishes his role as a gentle green goader, pushing the rest of us toward more sustainable lifestyles with good humor.

Now Begley has published a book that summarizes all of his eco-knowledge. "Living Like Ed," a "guide to the eco-friendly life" that shows you how to do better, environmentally speaking, and how to save money at the same time, a message that will appeal even to readers who may be ambivalent about that whole climate change thing.

Last week, Andrew C. Revkin of The New York Times interviewed Begley while the two shared a bicycle rickshaw ride through Manhattan. Watch the video here to get a taste of Begley in action. You can also spot him on reruns of his HGTV series "Living with Ed" or at the accompanying Web site,where even five minutes of clicking around will yield a few great tips.

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