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Everyday, amazing people are reshaping our world by harnessing mobile and web technologies. We are inspired by these efforts and hope that we provide some inspiration in return. Our blog is a place where we keep track of these activities, related tools and topics, and report on our own work. Got a tip? Let us know about it.

2009.05.02

Earth Day and Mobile Phones, Part 1: Sensing for a Better World

If 2009 is the year of the mobile phone for social impact, then Earth Day should mark a special occasion in this regard. More and more organizations and people are discovering how mobile phones can be used for social impact, including how to use mobile tech for environmental protection, sensing, and to leverage just-in-time information to make our movements and actions more environmentally friendly.

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