What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed last week:

EarthTalk: The story behind Meatless Monday – The "Meatless Monday" campaign wants consumers to know that livestock production accounts for one-fifth of all man-made greenhouse gas emissions worldwide and is also a major factor in forest and habitat loss, freshwater depletion, pollution and human health problems. The average American eats eight ounces of meat a day - 45 percent more than the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recommended amount.

Under pressure: How a car's tire pressure can affect gas mileage and carbon emissions – By keeping tires properly inflated, you can reduce your vehicle's "carbon footprint" by an average of 327 pounds per year. Plus, more helpful hints for checking tire pressure.

The 5th annual Bike Fest attracts crowds and dishes out safety awareness – Amid the fun and festivities at the 5th Annual Bike Fest in Flatwood County Park was a somber undertone and an important message.

Craft beer goes green: Environmentally conscious brewing companies – How green is your beer? Craft breweries are ahead of the curve when it comes to sustainable business practices.

Coral colonies' lives at risk: BP oil spill to blame? – Regardless who lays claim to the responsibility of the dead and dying coral, biologists find the fact to be disgruntling enough based on the negative effect to the marine ecosystem.

This article appears in Nov 11-17, 2010.