Big data can also enable environmental sustainability by giving the world the opportunity to better understand its demand for food, energy and water . This is even possible when the population increases and climate change reduces these vital resources each and every year.
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And the Internet uses more energy than we might realise – as powerful as the Internet is, it also takes a lot of power to build, install and run the web of infrastructure that supports it. This in turn releases carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere, contributing to the climate crisis .
Read moreIs the Internet better for the environment?
While the Internet is better for the environment than traditional forms of communication , like snail mail, it still leaves an impact on the environment. One study found it produces around 300 million tons of carbon every year. This is about 2% of the global carbon footprint.
Read moreDoes data affect the environment?
Data storage, both on premises and in the cloud, is an area of IT that can harm the environment since storage hardware can use a large amount of energy and electricity.
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