Newly Launched PLENTY Magazine Represents Fresh, Cutting Edge Face of the Eco-Conscious Consumer

Newly Launched PLENTY Magazine Represents Fresh, Cutting Edge Face of the Eco-Conscious Consumer - Second Issue to Hit Newsstands January 18th with an Insider's Look at Environmentalism and Modern Living - NEW YORK, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- As the sustainability movement continues to gain momentum, 2005 will present a wide range of options for the environmentally aware consumer. High-profile lines of hybrid cars, organic foods and eco-friendly fashions are making headlines. Cutting edge technology and alternative energy sources are rapidly becoming hot topics for discussion. New visionaries and next generation leaders will continue to emerge. PLENTY magazine is at the forefront of the ascent towards environmental consciousness. PLENTY creates a new category of publication that has already begun to establish itself as a leading resource for forward thinking insight into today's sustainable lifestyle. Recognized by The New York Times for "pointing the way for the future of environmentalism," the PLENTY second issue on newsstands January 18th, continues to highlight some of the up-and-coming trend setters, technologies and lifestyle choices that will help reinvent our global outlook. "PLENTY magazine is on the cusp of a global revolution of green, eco-friendly products and services," says editor-in-chief and publisher Mark Spellun. "Our second issue emphasizes what's on the horizon in terms of smart architecture, savvy activism and groundbreaking technological advances that create a better world." Featuring influential resources for going green and staying hip, investigative reporting into topics of immediate import for our way of living and thought-provoking essays, PLENTY will cover a wide range of topics including technology, policy, food, home decor, architecture, cars, clothing, travel, outdoor recreation, and leisure activities. Here's a taste of what 's inside ... It's Getting Hot in Here ... Global warming is a greater threat to mankind than terrorism. The average global temperature has risen one degree Fahrenheit over the last century and is expected to rise more than five degrees over the course of this century. Can the powers that be continue to ignore the biggest crisis any of us will ever face? Page 28 Great Escapes ... Exotic locales, great escapes and the chance to save the planet -- one piña colada at a time! The term "tree hugger" takes on an entirely new meaning when you visit any one of these ten eco- fabulous lodges. Page 39 Radical and sophisticated, the next generation of environmental activists moves to the forefront. Meet Five For The Future, all under the age of forty, who are making waves and affecting change. Page 52 Up, Up, And Away ... Flying the friendly skies is about to get friendlier. An international team of Boeing developers has nearly perfected a fuel-cell technology that will reduce air-travel emission. Test flights are scheduled to begin in 2006. Page 58 A Plague For Our Times ... Including AIDS and SARS, the past fifteen years has seen an extraordinary amount of new and emerging diseases. The path each travels as it spreads from isolated incident to full-blown crisis is as important as the diseases themselves. Attempting to chart the course of the next deadly pandemic, scientists wonder if we'll be ready for it. Page 62 Are "green" and glamour" mutually exclusive principles? One Frustrated Fashionista attempts to reconcile his vegetarian lifestyle with the demands of high style. Page 72 Plus, can't live without PLENTY Tip of the Month, eco-smart Green Gear and other influential News & Notes from around the globe. Contact: Mara Engel/Cheryl Roth OrganicWorks Marketing 212.253.0474 info@organicworksmarketing.com Source: PLENTY magazine CONTACT: Mara Engel or Cheryl Roth of OrganicWorks Marketing, +1-212-253-0474, info@organicworksmarketing.com, for PLENTY magazine ------- Profile: International Entertainment