So, to the question at hand: What is the environmental impact of the internet? I’m sorry to have to give you the ever-frustrating answer: “It depends.” Because it does, it really does.

So, to the question at hand: What is the environmental impact of the internet? I’m sorry to have to give you the ever-frustrating answer: “It depends.” Because it does, it really does.

The results, which are broadly in line with estimates from previous scholarly work, suggest the environmental harm of any ...

The rise of artificial intelligence is requiring faster and bigger computations for even simple tasks compared to, say, a Google search. It’s adding to the demand for more internet data centers ...

AI's Impact on the Environment, Explained Claims about AI's environmental cost circulated following the Los Angeles wildfires in early 2025.

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday sharply limited the reach of environmental impact statements in a victory for developers. In an 8-0 decision, the justices said these claims of the ...