Carbon footprint articles
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How scientific conference attendees can reduce their carbon footprint
Climate researchers often emphasize the fact that reducing carbon emissions is in everyone's best interest, and should involve all of us. But how good are they at minimizing their own carbon footprint?
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Think before you click – and three other ways to reduce your digital carbon footprint
The invisible downside to our online lives is the data stored at giant energy-guzzling datacentres It’s been called “the largest coal-powered machine on Earth” – and most of us use it countless times a day.The internet and its associated digital industry are estimated to produce about the same emissions annually as aviation. But we barely think about pollution while snapping 16 duplicate photos of our pets, which are immediately uploaded to the cloud. Continue reading
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Weddings can be overwhelming – here’s how to navigate the cost, clothing and carbon footprint
From plus-size gowns to debt, eloping and guest etiquette, these stories can be a guide for us – through good times and badWedding season is about to enter full bloom.To honor the season accordingly, the Guardian has put together a series unpacking what weddings look like in 2024. Continue reading