How Green Is Your iPad?

With all the talk of iPads and Kindles these days we are trying to remain informed about pros and cons.  From the Opinion pages of the New York Times the e-readers go head to head with books environmentally.

And in the end, who wins?  The good old library:

"So, how many volumes do you need to read on your e-reader to break even?  With respect to fossil fuels, water use and mineral consumption, the impact of one e-reader payback equals roughly 40 to 50 books. When it comes to global warming, though, it’s 100 books; with human health consequences, it’s somewhere in between.  All in all, the most ecologically virtuous way to read a book starts by walking to your local library."

Give the whole article a read, very short and well worth it.  Click here to read it on the New York Times Website.

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