Sustainability
The Environmental Cost of Our Digital Lives
Uncovering the environmental impact of digital infrastructure and exploring paths toward sustainable technology.
By Ethical Tech Society
Hidden Carbon Footprint
Every email sent, every video streamed, and every cloud backup created has an environmental cost. Data centers now consume about 1-2% of global electricity, and this figure is rising rapidly with the growth of AI and cloud computing.
Tech companies are beginning to address this challenge. Google, Microsoft, and Apple have all made commitments to carbon neutrality, but the path forward requires systemic change across the entire industry.
Sustainable Tech Practices
- Choose energy-efficient devices and extend their lifespan
- Support companies with genuine sustainability commitments
- Reduce unnecessary data storage and streaming
- Advocate for renewable energy in data center operations
Ethical technology must account for its environmental impact.
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