The Eco Impact of Your Cell Phone
According to GreenBiz.com, AT&T announced last week that they’ve created a new eco-rating system that will enable consumers to see how their mobile phone affects the planet.
AT&T partnered with Business for Social Responsibility to create the rating system. It will go into effect later this year, and track 15 elements for each phone that AT&T [...]
Can We, Should We, Change the Earth’s Climate?
I was surfing through Yale’s Environment 360 blog today and stumbled onto an article that was terrifying and fascinating all at once. The article, titled “Thinking the Unthinkable: Engineering the Earth’s Climate” talks about geoengineering. That is, the science of altering the Earth’s climate. Ourselves.
When I saw the title, and began to read the article, [...]
Which is Greener: E-Readers or Print Books?
In December alone, Amazon sold over 4 million Kindles. And it’s hard to guess how many other e-readers and tablet devices, like the iPad2, were purchased. However, it’s safe to say that e-readers, and e-books, are a societal norm. They’re devices that most everyone wants to have.
However, is it better to buy one of these [...]
US to Get 2 New Nuclear Reactors
Without a doubt, nuclear energy is a contentious debate for environmentalists. On one hand, it’s a heck of a lot better than coal because it doesn’t emit greenhouse gasses. On the other hand, it generates hazardous waste which, in it’s way, is a whole lot worse.
Many people were hoping the day would never come, but [...]
How to Care for Cast Iron Pots and Pans
People have been cooking with cast iron for centuries, and with good reason. Cast iron retains heat well and cooks food evenly, it’s strong enough to be set right over a fire, and it lasts forever.
I love cooking with cast iron for several reasons. The first reason is because it’s safe. Unlike newer pots and [...]
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