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“Green” computing initiatives still ignore chemical emissions hazards

by Kirk Hiner on Oct 7, 2008 at 11:37 AM

Smelly MacsCharles Moore at Applelinks has written a lengthy but very insightful column about the ongoing problems with computers emitting chemical odors. Depending upon with whom you speak, these odors may or may not be more than just a temporary nuisance.

I’ve owned nearly a dozen Apple computers throughout my life, and I can honestly say that none have ever emitted a noticeable odor, let alone that could have affected my health. However, I’ve spoken to many people who have had troubles with this. Most of the time, the odors disappear (“gas off”) after a period of use. For others, they seem to linger. That hasn’t been the case with Charles, though, and he cites numerous articles and forum posts to back up his problems.

Charles doesn’t wonder why the smell is there, but rather why no one seems to be doing anything about it.

Read [Applelinks]

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