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Digital technology’s effect on the environment.

https://neweconomics.org/2018/11/disrupting-the-climate

It uses a lot of raw materials; produces a lot of CO2 in manufacture; and the ‘cloud’ uses a vast amount of energy in use.

"Throwing away a product early and getting the latest one is hugely wasteful, with a high environmental and social impact."

Things we should do: use materials more efficiently; make things more repairable; use renewable energy.

I guess I'd probably also add ‘abolish capitalism’ to the list.