I’m writing this blog on a computer that, once I hit publish, can make it instantly available to potentially millions of computer screens worldwide. The trouble is this computer may be considered obsolete in a couple of years. So, when it needs to be replaced, where will it go? Possibly to Ghana or China, where […]
One Nation’s E-Waste Can Be Another Nation’s Disaster (update)
Ethanol Debate
Opponents of corn-based ethanol say it takes food off the table and puts it into our cars. Supporters, though, say it’s cheaper for the consumer and that it helps offset carbon emissions from vehicle exhaust. Despite the controversy, ethanol is supported by governments and industry worldwide. The U.S. Department of Energy says at least 12 […]