Your TV just got a little smarter. As Amanda mentioned last month, the Sundance Channel has launched “The Green,” a weekly primetime destination that showcases original series and documentaries based on the earth’s ecology and “green” concepts for living in better harmony with the planet.

I’m personally excited about this project now that my favorite Seafood Contamination Campaign spokeswoman, Amber Valletta, has her very own spot. She joins the ranks of other thespians, athletes, and supermodels using their fame for the good of the environment.

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