Want to know about this interesting fact? Read this small Article and find out unknown truths about how video streaming impacts environment and learn how can you contribute to reduce this negative impact on environment.
How does video streaming impact the Environment?
Video streaming accounts for 60% of the world's internet traffic. It generates 1% of the global CO2 emissions each year (1% of CO2 emissions accounts for 300million tonnes!) This is because a huge amount of energy is consumed by the servers that Store the videos, and the networks that distribute the content.
Of the whole video streaming traffic, one third comes from on-demand video services like Netflix or Amazon Prime. One third comes from social media like Youtube and video sharing WhatsApp, Instagram or Facebook. Finally, one third comes from pornography websites.
Ofcourse, video streaming carbon emissions are far from the emissions of the farming, transportation or clothing industries. However, it is expected to rise significantly in the next few years.
What can we do?
However, it's impossible to stop watching Netflix, Youtube or Instagram. These are great!
But, there are simple steps that we can take up to make sure that we are not over consuming. For example, don't leave your TV with Netflix or Amazon if you are not watching. Avoid using Youtube as background noise, and if you are using it to listen music without watching the videos, why not using a music platform instead of a video one? Finally, if you love a video and want to watch it again and again, it might be better to download it on your laptop, mobile or tablet.
Hope this information brings you consciousness on how to use video streaming without impacting environment much. Share this with your friends and ask them to implement these activities in their video streaming activities.
Leave comments and tell us about the actions you implement in your daily lives. Thank you!
Source : BBC, The Shift Project (think tank) and eco community.
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