Do you remember Bill Nye the Science Guy? This summer cable nework Planet Green launched a new series called “Stuff Happens,” in which Mr. Nye investigates the environmental impact of common products and practices with his typical light-hearted flair. If you have Comcast, check it out on channel 233. Even if you don’t get Planet Green, it should be available via On Demand under News & World > Planet Green > Bill Nye.
Sony has a new line of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) TVs that use less power when they are switched on. And switch themselves off when they sense no-one is watching.
The Bravia V5 line sets, which will go on sale in most major markets worldwide, are equipped with a small sensor underneath the display that keeps watch of the room to ensure someone is there. If all the viewers leave the room it cuts power to the LCD (liquid crystal display), only to switch it back on when someone returns.
All Sony Bravia V5 models exceed the new EnergyStar 3.0 specification.