Pundits and politicians have been quick to point fingers over the debacle in Texas that left millions without power or clean water during February’s deep freeze. Many have blamed the state’s deregulated electricity market, arguing that Texas prioritized cheap power over reliability. But climate extremes are wreaking increasing havoc on energy systems across the U.S., regardless of local politics or the particulars of regional grids.
Pundits and politicians have been quick to point fingers over the debacle in Texas that left millions without power or clean water during February’s deep freeze. Many have blamed the state’s deregulated electricity market, arguing that Texas prioritized cheap power over reliability.
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A new study conducted by researchers from Purdue University, Yale University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology says that despite a record drop in global carbon emissions in 2020, a pandemic-driven shift to remote work and more at-home entertainment still present significant environmental impact due to how internet data is stored and transferred around the world.
Save planet, turn off your camera during a virtual call
The study, published in the journal Resources, Conservation and Recycling , showed that switching off your camera during a web call can reduce a person s carbon footprints by 96 per cent.
Petar Chernaev
New York: Turning off your camera during a virtual meeting can do a lot to reduce your carbon footprint, a new study suggests.
The study, published in the journal Resources, Conservation and Recycling , showed that switching off your camera during a web call can reduce a person s carbon footprints by 96 per cent. If you just focus on one type of footprint, you miss out on others that can provide a more holistic look at environmental impact, said researcher Roshanak Roshi Nateghi, Professor at Purdue University in the US.