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Can’t Reverse Climate Change? Think “Climate-Neutral” Instead.
“I don’t see how anything I do can make a difference. Climate change is one of the most terrifying events that may happen in my lifetime.” Should you just give up? No! You can make a difference with every choice you take. Each climate-neutral step you take may seem small, … [continued]
Televisions Are Getting Bigger and More Energy Efficient
The big-screen television is the pride and joy of many households the world over — poor and less so — and as the years go by, those same huge-ass televisions are getting more and more energy efficient. According to the latest rankings of the 10 efficiency leaders in three size … [continued]
Energy-Saving Solution Monitors Individual Appliances
Two PhD students at the University of Sydney have developed a solution to monitor the energy use of individual appliances in an effort to help consumers decide how and when to use or replace them. The “MyPower Energy Platform” uses a smart plug with an embedded GSM unit to … [continued]
Tech Causing Cancer?
With kids using cell phones earlier and earlier (pre-paid companies like Boost and Virgin Mobile cater to the tween and teen markets who aren’t quite ready for contracts), and after reading a post from Eco Child’s Play last week, I was reminded that healthier tech alternatives aren’t necessarily all about … [continued]
Apple Looks at Solar to Power Next Generation of Mobile Devices
A couple weeks ago Apple filed a patent to explore the use of solar power in their next generation of mobile devices. With battery life being a long running issue for Apple’s laptops and mobile phones, solar power could help extend use time without having to plug in. The patent … [continued]
