Every time we click, stream and download, we draw on data storage centres. These massive server farms contribute more carbon emissions than aviation and the shipping industry. While many are quick to blame crypto-currencies and video streaming, email may play an even larger role. VideoLab investigates the environmental cost of our digital lives.
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