Every action we take online - each email, social media post, or Google search - has an associated an environmental impact. From the electricity used to power our devices to the massive amounts of water needed to cool large data centers, there are large and increasing negative consequences linked with our digital footprint. According to the Shift Project, digital technology has a larger effect on global warming than the aviation industry.
In this panel - we'll learn more about what exactly a digital carbon footprint is, and how individuals and companies can make a concerted effort to minimize their negative environmental impacts.