Elephants Gots Text Messages

Posted on October 13, 2008 by John Platt .

Even though they are an endangered species, African elephants are often perceived as pests. With their habitat shrinking and human development getting closer and closer, the number of clashes between humans and elephants grows every year. This makes it harder to solicit local support to protect the elephants, a critical element of protecting the giant [...]

Only Trees Can Prevent Forest Fires

Posted on October 7, 2008 by John Platt .

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Forest fires cause terrible devastation every year — not to mention the release of huge amounts of greenhouse gases. Stopping forest fires is hard enough, but what about detecting them before they get to be a problem?

Can a Cell Phone Help the World Go Green?

Posted on September 22, 2008 by John Platt .

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Mobile devices are getting greener all the time. The best cell phones and smartphones contain fewer toxic materials and are more easily recyclable. But what about while they’re in use — can they do green good in your hand?