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"Over the years, the number of trucks that I have behind me has grown exponentially and I don't really like that" - Bette Midler (http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/Singer-Bette-Midler-Quits-Touring-To-Help-Save-The-Planet/Article/200809415105776?lpos=Showbiz_News_Third_Home_Page_Feature_Teaser_Region_0&lid=ARTICLE_15105776_Singer_Bette_Midler_Quits_Touring_To_Help_Save_The_Planet)

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/bettemidler.jpgMatt Smith - Sky News - Sept. 24, 2008

The 62-year-old says she feels that the fleet of 14 lorries she uses to ship her show from city to city causes too much pollution.

So instead she's decided to pitch up in Las Vegas and do a $13m residency instead...http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/Singer-Bette-Midler-Quits-Touring-To-Help-Save-The-Planet/Article/200809415105776?lpos=Showbiz_News_Third_Home_Page_Feature_Teaser_Region_0&lid=ARTICLE_15105776_Singer_Bette_Midler_Quits_Touring_To_Help_Save_The_Planet

Railroads are 3x more fuel efficient than trucks. They should haul their equipment between cities by rail.

hey, she says she drives a prius. sounds like she's putting her money where her mouth is.........

well, except maybe for the $13 million residence.

she and i are the same age......sigh.