Electric Cars and other interesting articles I read today

Here's hoping the Beattle lasts til 2020!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/15/eup-volkswagen-electric-c_n_286719.html

This is something I've thought about a lot.  Glad there's research to back up my thoughts.  Our world is overpopulated.  If you want kids think about adoption.  I know it's not for everyone and someone's gotta keep having kids, but just food for thought. 
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/14/AR2009091403308.html

And my hero speaks again...
http://www.grist.org/article/2009-09-14-pollan-health-reform-will-fail-unless-we-change-eating-habits/