"According to the United States Mint, pennies have become more expensive to make than they're worth. Literally. It costs two cents to produce a one-cent coin, the data suggests. And pennies are 97.5 percent zinc, which requires mining that damages the environment, critics are quick to add."* Two California businesses are joining the movement to retire the penny. Should the penny be retired? Aside from being heavy and not super useful, they also hurt the environment! Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss with Jesus Godoy and Jayar Jackson. *Read more from Salon: http://www.salon.com/2013/04/08/california_businesses_lead_the_charge_to_drop_the_penny/
Monday, April 15, 2013
Time to Retire The Penny?
"According to the United States Mint, pennies have become more expensive to make than they're worth. Literally. It costs two cents to produce a one-cent coin, the data suggests. And pennies are 97.5 percent zinc, which requires mining that damages the environment, critics are quick to add."* Two California businesses are joining the movement to retire the penny. Should the penny be retired? Aside from being heavy and not super useful, they also hurt the environment! Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss with Jesus Godoy and Jayar Jackson. *Read more from Salon: http://www.salon.com/2013/04/08/california_businesses_lead_the_charge_to_drop_the_penny/
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