Environmental Media Association honors green shows

[October 17, 2011]  BURBANK, Calif. (AP) -- The Environmental Media Association has recognized six Hollywood productions for spreading the word about going green.

Warner Bros.' animated "Yogi Bear" and the documentary "Revenge of the Electric Car" were honored Saturday night at the group's 21st anniversary party and awards ceremony at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, Calif.

TV's "Futurama," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "HGTV Green Home 2011," "Real Time with Bill Maher" and the childrens' show "Bubble Guppies" also won awards for raising awareness about environmental issues.

Justin Timberlake accepted EMA's Futures Award for his ecological efforts, which include advocacy for environmental issues, greening his concert tours and the eco-friendly golf course he owns near Memphis.

[Associated Press]

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