Justin Timberlake to receive environmental award
(CBS/AP) Dancer, singer, actor and now environmental activist?
Believe it or not, Justin Timberlake is being named one nature's defenders.
The Environmental Media Association said that Timberlake will receive the Futures Award, given to people in the entertainment world who use their celebrity to promote positive environmental messages in creative ways.
So, what has Timberlake done to warrant this honor? The group says he deserves it for his attempt to reduce his carbon footprint during his tours, his eco-friendly golf course outside Memphis, Tenn., and his advocacy for environmental issues. EMA President Debbie Levin called Timberlake "a great example of how you can lend your voice for positive change."
Timberlake will accept the award on Oct. 15 in Burbank, Calif. Other people who have previously received the award include Maroon 5, Edward Norton and Rosario Dawson.