At the CES, Dell unveiled a better recycling program for all those old and used electronics consumers don't need anymore when they buy that new computer or printer. However, by signing on to the Plant a Tree for Me program, the corporation shows that some of its motivation is a PR ploy to woo other global warmening dupes, and to shield itself from environmental activists groups. Planting trees to offset logging is fine, but tying trees to "offset emissions" when research has shown that forests are not carbon sinks, and at best, are only carbon neutral. It was also sad to see Dr. Evil (aka Mike Meyers) add to the patter by saying: "We can't destroy the planet, otherwise I have nothing to take over." Puh-lease. When Dr. Evil holds the planet ransom for ooone biiillliion dollars by threatening to set off a nuke, I doubt the character cares very much about carbon dioxide in the troposphere.
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