The question of whether the Internet is good or bad for the environment is beginning to cause a lot of concern for many. To celebrate Earth Day 2011 the WordSteam Blog has released an infographic that addressing exactly how large of a footprint the Internet is leaving behind on Planet Earth.
Based on the infographic below, we can see that the Internet is definitely leaving behind a carbon footprint but, in the last 6 years, the overall efficieny of the internet in terms of energy use has improved tremendously and we can only assume that it will continue in that direction.
Clicking on the image below will bring you to the original source.
Let me know what your thoughts are in the comments section below!
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