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The Data Fix with Dr. Mél Hogan
Efficient, with Anne Pasek
Feb 12, 2024
Anne Pasek, data center researcher and expert in environmentally impactful internet, joins Dr. Mél Hogan to discuss the environmental impact of the internet and the challenges of accessing industry data. They explore the differences between bottom-up and top-down approaches in studying the environmental impact of the digital sector. They also discuss the concept of collective action in pressuring platforms to switch to renewable energy sources and propose a more relational approach to accounting for environmental impact.
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- The podcast discusses the challenges and controversies surrounding the measurement of the carbon footprint and energy consumption of the internet.
- The need for a more nuanced and relational approach to assessing the environmental impacts of data centers is emphasized.
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