Vogue recently named Cameron Diaz “Queen of Green”, and while we’ve got nothing against the lovely Cameron, we respectfully disagree. If there’s any celebrity that deserves that title, it’s Daryl Hannah without a doubt.
Hannah is a real green warrior, living an authentically green life and putting her neck on the line for causes she feels passionate about. This isn’t your typical “look at me, I drive a Prius” wannabe green celebrity. Daryl Hannah cares, and she’s out there doing what she can to save the world.
Hannah was arrested on Monday afternoon along with about 30 other people including NASA scientist James Hansen and former Rep. Ken Hechler for blocking State Route 3 near a Massey Energy subsidiary’s coal plant in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
From Ecorazzi:
The peaceful protest on mountaintop removal coal mining, organized by local residents and the Rainforest Action Network, was met with strong opposition by a surprising crowd of Massey Energy workers and coal supporters. According to police, tensions ran high and one Massey supporter was arrested and charged with battery during a brief confrontation with protesters.
Of course, there are still tons of people out there that just don’t get it. Take this ridiculous comment, seen by Ecorazzi at the Charlotte Gazette:
“What is the value of the mountain other than what is in it? Actually it is a thing of beauty when foliated, but not all that pretty when leaves are gone. They make some people sick to drive in and always impede transportation. They present danger during snow and ice. How many people, who live in the areas affected, really give a hang about the mountains keeping their original contour?”
“Just thought I would ask an obvious question that I have not seen posed heretofore. Would the people living in the area prefer a peak on a mountain or have it flattened out for alternate use. Make a place for housing, industry, schools, recreation, etc. Actually, what is preferred if the coal profit were removed? It seems that it is OK to create jobs, but the fact that some entrepreneur makes a profit gives rise to a problem for some.”
Congratulations to Hannah and the rest of the protesters for getting this important message out into view of the public. Screw Jon and Kate, Perez Hilton’s crybaby drama and the Real Housewives of Skankville, this is the celebrity stuff that matters.
Link [Ecorazzi]
Photo credit: Rainforest Action Network
