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iPhone App Tracks Marine Litter, Reports It Online

12:17 pm in activism, cell phones, electronics, iphone, pollution, Science & Technology, Take Action, Travel & Nature by TreeHugger

marine debris tracker image Image via Marine Debris Tracker Marine litter is a real problem, not just for animals but for beach goers trying to enjoy an afternoon in the sun and surf. A new smart phone app from NOAA helps you become part of the solution, by reporting where you're seeing marine litter pile up on beaches, waterways, and rivers. ...Read the full story on TreeHugger

Free "Pocket Penguins" App Offers Live Views of Endangered Penguins 24/7

10:34 am in animals, conservation, gadgets, iphone, Science & Technology, Travel & Nature by TreeHugger

penguin at cal academy photo Photo by Jaymi Heimbuch If you love penguins, this app is perfect for you. California Academy of Sciences has a highly popular African penguin exhibit, and now they've added cameras to it so that even if you can't visit CAS, you can watch the penguins all day, any day, even from an underwater vantage point which I'm sure is amazing during feeding time. ...Read the full story on TreeHugger

The Most Eco-Friendly iPhone Speaker Made from Bamboo, Uses Zero Electricity

10:12 am in electronics, gadgets, iphone, music, Science & Technology by TreeHugger

bamboo speaker image image via YouTube video I think this just might be the greenest speaker for iPhones that we've come across yet. It's a piece of bamboo. And that's it. Just a piece of bamboo...but it works wonderfully. ...Read the full story on TreeHugger

Al Gore Launches Interactive Digital Book App About Climate Crisis (Interview)

11:30 am in activism, books, Business & Politics, climate solutions, Culture & Celebrity, electronics, gadgets, iphone, Science & Technology, technology by TreeHugger

al gore book image Image via PushPop Press "Our Choice" screengrab In true 21st century fashion, Al Gore doesn't stop at the printing press when it comes to offering his book, Our Choice, to the masses. Taking a cue from the popularity of both digital books and apps, Gore's book has been turned into an interactive adventure for reading. Check out a video of the app, and an audio interview between Graham Hill and Al Gore from earlier this week. ...Read the full story on TreeHugger