Second Life Mine Simulation Receives an Emmy Nomination

[zhaoke]

The Virtual Mine, an interactive simulation set in the virtual world of Second Life designed to examine the effects of mountaintop coal mining, has been nominated for an Emmy Award for new approaches to news and documentary programming. From the article: 'The Virtual Mine allows visitors to take a closer look at the challenges of balancing the environment, power demands, and economic interests by inviting them to take part in a story as it unfolds through a series of three games. While it was created with educators and students in mind, the games can be played in groups or by individuals alike.

http://news.slashdot.org/story/11/07/20/1729223/Second-Life-Mine-Simulation-Receives-an-Emmy-Nomination