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10.15.07

Why I Believe Technology Will Save the Environment and Environmentalism General, Green | (1)
For this Blog Action Day I wanted to discuss an issue that I've been pondering for the past few years. Growing up I've always had a fascination and concern for the environment. Yet I realized early on that despite my adoration for nature, I never really agreed with the philosophies and tactics of so-called environmentalist activists. I particularly hated the luddism, or anti-technology tendencies, inherent in many of their beliefs. Perhaps it was just the budding technologist in me, but I've always held the notion that we should be looking towards technology to help us save the environment ...
05.06.07

An Example of Apple Going Green? Apple, Green | (0)
Earlier this month Steve Jobs posted a response, entitled "A Greener Apple", to the various allegations against Apple's eco-friendliness by Greenpeace. In the article, Jobs lays out a more transparent view of Apple's current and future plans towards being green by noting their efforts to remove toxic chemicals and recycling of older products. He also spends an inordinate amount of time saying that their processes will only get better in the future. (Somehow, I think this is obvious, but no matter.) It's certainly nice to see Jobs finally responding to Greenpeace. The group has been dogging Apple with environmental complaints since ...