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lordsummerisle

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Fri Dec 17, 2021, 07:16 PM Dec 2021

Why the Internet itself is a major environmental problem

alternet.org

The paradox of combating climate change is that the extent of the emergency extends far beyond the actions taken by individuals to mitigate the climate crisis, yet collective action is what is most required to address this issue. There are so many examples of this dilemma—from recycling to how power is being generated, to what people should consume.

https://www.alternet.org/2021/12/carbon-footprint-of-internet/

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Why the Internet itself is a major environmental problem (Original Post) lordsummerisle Dec 2021 OP
I would say Bitcoin and the mining for it is a serious energy hog... SWBTATTReg Dec 2021 #1
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