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Crypto and NFTs Are Environmental Disasters...But Do They Have to Be?
The world of cryptocurrency and NFTs is riddled with controversy, but somewhere amid all of that blockchain there's some reckoning with reality that must be done.
TED Talks
Leyla Acaroglu: Paper beats plastic? How to rethink environmental folklore
Most of us want to do the right thing when it comes to the environment. But things aren’t as simple as opting for the paper bag, says sustainability strategist Leyla Acaroglu. A bold call for us to let go of tightly-held green myths and...
SciShow
Crypto and NFTs Are Environmental Disasters...But Do They Have to Be?
The world of cryptocurrency and NFTs is riddled with controversy, but somewhere amid all of that blockchain there's some reckoning with reality that must be done.
Financial Times
Recycling the world’s hard drive waste
FT Rethink - Shredding hard drives may be a sure-fire way to prevent data leaks from discarded devices, but, as the FT’s TMT correspondent Anna Gross reports, it can create significant amounts of waste and squander rare metals. Wiping...
EarthEcho International
Service Learning Stage 3: Action
This video highlights four ways students can make a difference: advocacy, direct service, research, and the connection between them. By establishing a baseline and monitoring progress, students can make a real impact on issues they care...
Next Animation Studio
Deep-sea ‘gold rush’ led by China could be about to devastate the oceans
A deep-sea ‘gold rush’ led by China could soon have catastrophic consequences for marine ecosystems.
Other
Story of Stuff Project: The Story of Electronics
Animated video addresses living in a material economy, focusing on how discarded electronic devices contain dangerous toxins. Learn how this waste harms the environment and endangers human health and how you can take action to help solve...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: How E Waste Is Becoming a Big, Global Problem
A discussion of the huge problem of electronic waste in the United States and around the world. Aired Jan. 11, 2013 [4:13 min]