When we think of sustainability and our carbon footprints, it’s natural to focus on our water
usage, energy consumption and recycling or waste management habits. However, one area of
our modern lives which has a significant impact on the environment is how we use the internet.
This can feel like a slightly abstract concept, afterall, how can something digital have a physical
impact?
This insightful resource from Cable explains how data storage, devices, data transfer and all of
the accessories needed to keep our digital assets running impact the environment and our
planet. It also explores the effects of climate change, and how the ways in which we store and
use data takes its toll on global emissions. Taking a deeper look into the top ten countries that
produce the most carbon emissions, this guide links environmental impact to internet usage and
data storage, showcasing the unmistakable link between the two.
Alongside many other astounding statistics explained in this resource, it reveals that as
“internet users spend an average of 6.5 hours a day online, the internet will use 20% of the
world’s electricity and produce 3.5% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions if we continue
in the same direction current trends suggest.”
To learn more about this hidden side to carbon emissions and what we can do to mitigate
the impact of our ever-evolving digital world, this article is full of vital information for any
sustainability individual or business-owner.
MORE INFO: Worldwide Internet Carbon Footprint
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