Streaming's carbon toll not a horror show
The study also revealed ways in which entertainment companies can cut emissions their products generate
13 June 2021 - 00:03
Streaming an hour-long television show is the environmental equivalent of boiling a kettle for six minutes or popping four bags of popcorn in the microwave, according to a study from climate group Carbon Trust...
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