One Man's Treasure

The Internet has quickly become an indispensible tool for the environmental movement, offering a cheap and effective way to exchange information and coordinate events among a wide audience. Now, some environmentalists are also seeing the Internet as a way to make money.

Portal sites are a starting point for exploring the World Wide Web. Basically search engines, they often come equipped with news, stock prices, chat and entertainment offerings to lure the electronic surfer. "Green" portals are similar, but also offer varying degrees of environmentally themed news, information, chat rooms and community features, along with products that promote a greener lifestyle.

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