Is the web sustainable?
When we think sustainable, we usually think of plastic waste & recycling; but what about the digital realm? What is the impact of the web on our natural resources? Is the web sustainable?
Let's review some facts
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The internet pollutes more annually than the entire aviation industry.
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The web collectively accounts for 4% of our greenhouse gas emissions.
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Data centers around the world use more energy than the whole of the UK.
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The internet accounts for about 10% of global electricity consumption.
January 1, 2023