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40% power reduction puts LED backlit TVs at the forefront of green technology.   More on LED TVs. 
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One seaweed farm may produce enough biofuel to supply 30% of Japan's fuel consumption.  More on Seaweed farms. 
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An incredibly efficient and technically elegant solution to heating and cooling.  More on Heat Pumps.



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Arctic Ice Photos

Arctic ice and glacier photos were released last week by the Obama Administration.   More on Arctic Ice.
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Endangered!

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Millions face difficult times in the countries most affected by global warming.  More on Bleak Realities.

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Thursday
15Oct2009

Cell Phone Recycling

Environmental educational topics
Did you know that less than 5% of cell phones are recycled?  Cell phones contain a number of hazardous toxins that pollute our ground soil and water system when not recycled or disposed of responsibly.   These toxins include antimony, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, copper, lead, nickel, and zinc.  They are persistent, lingering in the surrounding environment for long periods of time without breaking down.  These toxins are associated with a wide range of reproductive, neurological, and developmental disorders;  and of course cancer.

More on Cell Phones.