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Will DC residents soon be able to pick up farm fresh produce at the White House? They say there's no such thing as a free lunch, but what about a free striptease ... on the subway? Which universities have the lightest eco-footprint? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.

An Official White House Farmer's Market? During a press conference yesterday, President Obama revealed that he and the First Lady are brainstorming on how to set up a farmers market at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave -- right on the White House lawn! It would offer produce from the White House garden and local farms.

One More Reason to Ride Mass Transit A group of exhibitionists has been giving passengers on New York's subway trains a series of random pole dances the summer -- for free. That's right, lovely ladies, nudity and major awkwardness all on your way to work. Should Amtrak hire these people to boost ticket sales?

Top 20 Green Universities Looking for an eco-friendly institute of higher learning to retool your skillset as you wait for there to once again be these things called "jobs" available? Check out Grist's list of 20 schools at which to get your learn on in an earth-conscious manner.

Whole Foods CEO Causes Uproar With Green Advice Though much of what he wrote was not particularly controversial; e.g. eating a healthier, plant-based diet would reduce the stress on our health care system, John Mackey's op-ed in the WSJ has been a rallying cry for those who generally want to take Whole Foods down.

The Military is Protecting Our Endangered Species It's not what you think. No F-16s are being scrambled to thwart would-be manatee poachers and no ranger units have been dispatched to defend red-legged tree frogs. Instead, the military's vast real estate is serving as protected habitat for many threatened species.

Green in a Flash:

• Is Kindle really greener than books?
  
• Better hurry, cash for clunkers ends Monday at 8PM.
• The biker capsule keeps you comfy (and conspicuous), rain or shine.

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