Technology. None of it would have occurred if there hadn't been major technological advances during the last century. Cars, lawnmowers, factories-they're all suspects in this crime of the century. In fact, every machine invented since the Industrial Revolution has been a major contributor to the case. The year is 2050 and all of these devices are on trial for murder. Murder of whom, you ask? Murder of Mother Earth.

I am an energy abuser. I leave the lights on when I leave the room. I leave the T.V. on when I am done. I keep the air conditioner on, instead of opening a window. And when I drive, I like to speed and waste as much gas as possible. Why do I do these things? That's simple: it makes my life easier, more fun, and it's not my money being put to waste. But I know that I'm...