Questions tagged [internet]
Global network of computers that communicate via common open protocols.
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Where to find the column "Decadence Now", which is cited in _Garbology_
My favorite book about garbage is Garbology, by US journalist Edward Humes. It discusses garbage, what we do with it, and better ways to deal with it.
The book is about a decade old, but still ...
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What's the most carbon efficient format for videos on YouTube?
I want to upload a video on YouTube and was wondering what file format would be best if I want to minimize carbon emissions?
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What darknet would you choose (or is it not justifiable)?
I want to know if there are any darknets that are sustainable. I have my doubts about Tor due to their apparent interest in Proof of Work.
https://blog.torproject.org/stop-the-onion-denial
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What is the relative carbon footprint of getting ones media from Netfix or bittorrent
It has been in the news recently that the carbon footprint of Netflix and other streaming services is significant.1.6 Kg of carbon dioxide per ½ hour viewing is on the high side of the estimates, 451,...
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Is there a "break even point" or life cycle analysis directory or calculator that's kept up to date?
I've seen plenty of one-time calculations dedicated to one specific thing (usually plastic vs metal straws, or reusable vs disposable cups) but don't know of any organizations or even blogs that ...
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How much energy does it take to store 1 Terabyte of data in the cloud?
Some time ago I saw a documentary/infotainment program on television where they said that on average storing 1TB of data in the cloud costs 41 kWh of electricity per year.
There was no further ...
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How much, if any, does resolution effect the net power consumption of watching online video?
I watch a lot of online video. I'd assume that for example videos on Youtube in 720p use less power than the same videos in 1080p. I think this might be because:
more power is used by sending network ...
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How much CO2 do I cause with one Google search?
Is there any data about the CO2 emissions per individual Google search?
Or are there none because Google is moving towards 100% renewable energy supply?
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Where to find the latest news on sustainability issues?
I am looking for recommendations for websites, journals, blogs, and magazines that one could turn to to find the latest news and research on issues of sustainability, without (or at least with minimal)...
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What is the environmental cost of encrypting your communications?
I am concerned by people's privacy in the Internet age, and the security that communication software and services offer, which is why I try to promote encryption in different everyday activities (...
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What is the Degrowth perspective on ad blocking and online advertising?
From a Degrowth perspective, how would one argue in favour or against ad blocking and online advertising?
Degrowth is a political, economic, and social movement based on ecological economics, anti-...
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What are search engines with a focus on sustainability aspects?
Are there any internet search engines that emphasise a focus on one or more sustainability aspects in their day-to-day operations? For example, the extent to which their vision and activities ...
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The sustainability of Spotify
What are the arguments in favour and against using music streaming services such as Spotify in comparison to having music stored in a local folder and accessible offline?
Sustainability can refer to:
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Green social media to connect with nearby people to help reduce carbon footprint
I find that it's difficult to associate with other sustainable thinkers, especially with the biggest sustainability challenge of them all - global warming.
Is there some really famous green social ...
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What’s the carbon footprint of an email?
E-mail is often regarded as cheap and more environmentally friendly than paper. But is this really the case? I suspect that loads more emails are sent nowadays than paper letters were sent before the ...
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