The world would be spared 1 billion tons of greenhouse gases within a decade if broadband Internet access were pervasive, according to the American Consumer Institute. News.com reports.
How would faster downloads and Web page loads curb the annual flow of globe-warming gases, and by how much? According to the report:
– Telecommuting, a “zero emission” practice, eliminates office space and car commutes: 588 million tons.
– E-commerce cuts the need for warehouses and long-distance shipping: 206 million tons.
– Widespread teleconferencing could bring one-tenth of all flights to a halt: 200 million tons.
– Downloading music, movies, newspapers, and books saves packaging, paper, and shipping: 67 million tons.
The world would be spared 1 billion tons of greenhouse gases within a decade if broadband Internet access were pervasive, according to the American Consumer Institute. News.com reports.
How would faster downloads and Web page loads curb the annual flow of globe-warming gases, and by how much? According to the report:
– Telecommuting, a “zero emission” practice, [...]
Comments
@ 22:27
Was just amazed to read the title, how can it be! But a very logical explanation! Totally agree!
@ 01:46
I just love the internet! The only thing we should check out, before we go naked dancing in the streets, is if the wireless Lan broadcast waves, slowly get into our brains, breeding new choleras, fresh plagues and a generation of children with laser eyes and pink hair.
The way some researches are now observing the risks of extensive mobile usage. [see here
and here