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2 hours agoThe carbon cost of our clicks
The digital ecosystem significantly contributes to carbon emissions, with each user generating 229 kilograms of CO2 annually.
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In Europe, we have maybe six weeks or so (of) jet fuel left. If we are not able to open the Strait of Hormuz ... I can tell you soon we will hear the news that some of the flights from city A to city B might be canceled as a result of lack of jet fuel.
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