Next Monday -- the same day climate talks get underway in Copenhagen -- a new search engine, Ecosia, will make its debut. The site generates ad revenue the same way Google and Bing do, but 80 percent of revenues go to the World Wildlife Fund.
According to an Ecosia (pronounced Ee-KOH-zee-a) explanatory video, a standard Internet search using Google could have a carbon footprint as large as a lightbulb burning for a full hour.
Ecosia searches -- whose results come from Bing and Yahoo -- will presumably use the same amount of electricity, but according to the company, all of its servers run on green electricity so there are no carbon emissions.
Ecosia will generate ad revenue from sponsored links (also from Bing and Yahoo), as other search engines do, but it will donate more than 80 percent of that revenue to the WWF's rainforest protection project.
The organization estimates that every search can help save up to two square meters of rainforest. The site will provide personal statistics on how much rainforest each searcher has protected.
The search engine is set to launch on Monday, to coincide with the world climate meeting starting that day.
To use Ecosia, searchers can go to
www.ecosia.org and use the search bar. But the company also provides plug-ins for Firefox, Chrome, Opera, and Internet Explorer that enable Ecosia searching right from the browser's search bar. A plug-in for Safari is on the way.
GRAND OPENING OF THE ITWIRE SHOP
The much awaited iTWire Shop is now open to our readers.
Visit the iTWire Shop, a leading destination for stylish accessories, gear & gadgets, lifestyle products and everyday portable office essentials, drones, zoom lenses for smartphones, software and online training.
PLUS Big Brands include: Apple, Lenovo, LG, Samsung, Sennheiser and many more.
Products available for any country.
We hope you enjoy and find value in the much anticipated iTWire Shop.
ENTER THE SHOP NOW!
INTRODUCING ITWIRE TV
iTWire TV offers a unique value to the Tech Sector by providing a range of video interviews, news, views and reviews, and also provides the opportunity for vendors to promote your company and your marketing messages.
We work with you to develop the message and conduct the interview or product review in a safe and collaborative way. Unlike other Tech YouTube channels, we create a story around your message and post that on the homepage of ITWire, linking to your message.
In addition, your interview post message can be displayed in up to 7 different post displays on our the iTWire.com site to drive traffic and readers to your video content and downloads. This can be a significant Lead Generation opportunity for your business.
We also provide 3 videos in one recording/sitting if you require so that you have a series of videos to promote to your customers. Your sales team can add your emails to sales collateral and to the footer of their sales and marketing emails.
See the latest in Tech News, Views, Interviews, Reviews, Product Promos and Events. Plus funny videos from our readers and customers.
SEE WHAT'S ON ITWIRE TV NOW!
