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The internet is a growing climate problem Here's how to fix it

Data centres account for 1% of energy-related global greenhouse gas emissions. In some countries, this figure is much higher. Almost 20% of Ireland’s electricity supply is consumed by data centres. Across the world, technologies such as AI are pushing energy demand still higher. Loading more pressure on to creaking electricity grids.

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