Apple and the environment: things are looking up

I've criticised Apple for its environmental practices in the past, but it's time for me to give credit where credit is due after reading last week that the company has finally released an extensive list of its suppliers for the first time. The report also includes labour conditions at Apple's contract manufacturers around the world.

The good news is that Apple is at long last moving toward better working conditions.

The not–so-good news is that the company still makes a lot of i...