January 14, 2009 12:26 PM PST
CNET News Daily Podcast: What's the link between solar power, e-waste?
Solar is a renewable source of energy, which most people probably don't associate with electronic waste. But the watchdog group Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition is warning that if the fast-growing solar business doesn't plan ahead, it risks repeating the e-waste mistakes of the microelectronics industry. CNET News reporter Martin LaMonica elaborates.
That, and other headlines of the day, in Wednesday's CNET News Daily Podcast.
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E-waste looms behind solar-power boom
Report: Oracle cuts workforce by 500
Another medical professional sues over negative Yelp review
Blockbuster to offer video downloads
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Leslie Katz, senior editor of CNET's Crave, covers gadgets, games, and most other digital distractions. As a co-host of the CNET News Daily Podcast, she sometimes tries to channel Terry Gross. E-mail Leslie.
Rafe Needleman is editor of CNET's Webware. He's been covering technology since 1988, and has interviewed thousands of tech execs. He blogs at 
Leslie Katz is senior editor of CNET News' Crave blog, which focuses on gadgets, games, and all other digital distractions.
Erica Ogg keeps up on the latest consumer electronics and PC goings-on as chief correspondent for CNET News' Crave blog.
Jennifer Guevin is assistant managing editor for CNET News and focuses on science and green tech.
