Latest from Emerald City, my enviro-blog at LAtimes.com

>>>> Pollan’s prescience on irradiated spinach. Michael Pollan knew this would happen. Back in Oct. 2006, in the aftermath of that E.Coli in bagged spinach issue, the author of “The Omnivore’s Dilemma,” wrote irradiated spinach might be coming. Now comes this headline from the L.A. Times: “USDA scientists say irradiation could be key to food safety.”

>> Big ideas for a thirsty planet. Sundance’s eco-show, “Big Ideas for a Small Planet,” has been tackling some interesting stuff in its second season.

>> Eco-hangers for your green wardrobe. Think your organic cotton shirt deserves better than that wire hanger from the dry cleaner’s? You’re in luck — because you now even have a few options to pick from.

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