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What happens to electronic “e-waste”?
The Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition reports that 70 percent of the heavy metals in U.S. landfills are from discarded electronics. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that Americans trash two million tons of unwanted electronics each year -¬ six times the amount they recycle. Pictured, e-waste in Ann Arbor, Michigan readied for recycling. »
Green Video Sharing
Video sharing is an ideal medium for communicating the urgency of climate change. Online videos are also a powerful educational medium. They help explain the complexities of the climate crisis and sustainable solutions. »
How much electricity will plug-in hybrids use?
According to the blog Futurewheels.com, electric cars and plug-in hybrids (those that have been converted by owners) currently average about two cents per mile to recharge, while gasoline-only cars average about 10 cents per mile to refuel. »
LIVE Web Show EcoChat Premiering TONIGHT!
A green blogger from the Windy City is debuting a live web show Monday night called EcoChat to open up dialogue between eco leaders and participants in the green movement worldwide. »
How Social Networking Might Change the World – Seriously.
The Jerry Lewis annual telethon was first broadcast in 1955. 54 years later it is broadcast on 180 stations in the United States. Pretty impressive. But wait until you hear this. »
Look Ma, no hands!
There are also many applications that work behind the scenes and though I am talented in many different areas, web and graphic design is SO not among them. »
{New from EarthTalk}: Beam me up? What is an “Earthship” home?
Taos, New Mexico is home to several Earthship communities which generate their own power without contributing to the atmosphere's growing carbon load and make use of local recycled materials to minimize resource use. »
Modern Hippie Mag on Kindle!
I've just experienced Modern Hippie Mag on the Kindle Wireless Reading Device, and boy, am I impressed. For only ninety-nine cents a month, Kindle owners can subscribe to MHM and have it renewed once a week. If you don't have a Kindle, it's a pretty remarkable little invention. »
Exploring Alternatives to a Coal Powered Electricity Supply
Photovoltaic solar panels (solar panels that generate current) are still very expensive. Although the cost is reducing and the units are becoming less expensive, the cost involved is still high. Perhaps we could move off the electricity grid little by little. »
