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By Natalie Weinstein CNET News
Posted on ZDNet News: Oct 26, 2009 4:57:36 AM

A standard for a universal phone charger was approved this week by the International Telecommunication Union, a branch of the United Nations.

The Universal Charging Solution will enable the creation of one-size-fits-all chargers that can be used on any future phone, according to the ITU.

The standard is based on input from the GSM Association, which expects the shift to eliminate 51,000 tons of redundant chargers, or 13.6 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year. Based on Micro-USB (left), the new chargers will also be energy efficient.

For more, read "Universal phone charger OK'd" on CNET News.

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Why just mobile phones?  wardj@... | 10/26/09
It is the "power level" required.  kd5auq | 10/26/09
It's about freaking time  tikigawd | 10/26/09
From the UN  cwtryon | 10/27/09
USB 3.0?  petryuno1 | 10/26/09
Ummm..  mick@... | 10/26/09
RE: Universal phone charger OK'd  anodynos | 10/26/09
RE: Universal phone charger OK'd *NEW*  John Barrack | 11/24/09
Need this charger *NEW*  John Barrack | 11/24/09

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