Moofin' it

In the Sundance Catalog, a nouveau-retro Euro city bike: http://www.sundancecatalog.com/PRODUCT/For+the+Home/Living/49934.html Features solar-powered LEDs. Also details like chainguard and fenders. Single speed, coaster brake.

Christmas tree--huggers

Renting a tree, sounds like a great idea: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/greenhouse/post/2009/11/for-eco-friendly-christmas-rent-a-live-potted-tree/1

Electric motorcycles: a cautionary tale

From Wired: http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/11/the-short-strange-trip-of-nathan-abbott-a-cautionary-tale/