Wikia Goes Green
San Francisco/New York-based Wikia Inc. this week announced the launch of Wikia Green, its newest Wiki-based community focused on the environment, sustainable living, green science and green activism.
“As the whole notion of ‘going green’ has exploded, so too has the volume of related information floating around out there on the Internet,” said Jimmy Wales, co-founder and chairman of Wikia. “It has come to a point where, for the average person looking for tips on how to lead a more sustainable lifestyle, it can be somewhat difficult to know where to start and Wikia Green is looking to be just that place.”
The brand new member of the Wikia family already features more than 600 articles on topics ranging from global warming to farmers’ markets. Articles currently fall into one of six main categories: environmental issues, green science and technology, the green movement, sustainable living, go local and “how-to” topics.
While you can already find information on many of the above topics on Wikipedia, Wikia Green takes a different focus. Articles are written from a green point of view and are designed to be more relevant and accessible to the average reader seeking information on green lifestyles. More important still, Wikia Green puts the emphasis on action: things community members can do to make a real difference for the planet.
Check out Green Wikia here.
