Could the Net be killing the planet one web search at a time?

walkstall · June 06, 2011, 08:25:03 AM

A little long but you can see where there going with this.

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It's Saturday night, and you want to catch the latest summer blockbuster. You do a quick Google search to find the venue and right time, and off you go to enjoy some mindless fun.

Meanwhile, your Internet search has just helped kill the planet. Depending on how long you took and what sites you visited, your search caused the emission of one to 10 grams of carbon into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

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http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Could+killing+planet+search+time/4891461/story.html#ixzz1OTDZlfki

Solar · June 06, 2011, 08:43:10 AM

LOL, we exhale that much Co2 just running around looking for a TV guide.
Is there ever a time when reason enters the mind numbed lib?

walkstall · June 06, 2011, 09:02:27 AM

Quote from: Solar on June 06, 2011, 08:43:10 AM
LOL, we exhale that much Co2 just running around looking for a TV guide.
Is there ever a time when reason enters the mind numbed lib?

Do they drink coffee? :)) If they don't drink coffee at home and get a cup of coffee in town then they are not using power. :))

MFA · June 09, 2011, 08:48:53 PM

This article was posted online...? ::)

walkstall · June 09, 2011, 08:53:25 PM

Quote from: MFA on June 09, 2011, 08:48:53 PM
This article was posted online...? ::)

Well now the link puts you right at the article. Yep we do have a very lose nut or two. ;D

Solar · June 09, 2011, 09:17:38 PM

Quote from: MFA on June 09, 2011, 08:48:53 PM
This article was posted online...? ::)

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Well played sir!

walkstall · June 09, 2011, 09:27:17 PM

Quote from: Solar on June 09, 2011, 09:17:38 PM
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Well played sir!

LOL that one just passed over my head. ;D

Solar · June 10, 2011, 06:42:31 AM

Quote from: walkstall on June 09, 2011, 09:27:17 PM

LOL that one just passed over my head. ;D

;D
Now stop posting, you're killing the planet! ::) ;D

walkstall · June 10, 2011, 10:58:24 AM

Quote from: Solar on June 10, 2011, 06:42:31 AM
;D
Now stop posting, you're killing the planet! ::) ;D

I am helping a tree. :P

Solar · June 10, 2011, 12:36:38 PM

Quote from: walkstall on June 10, 2011, 10:58:24 AM

I am helping a tree. :P

Going by my post count, you could say I'm trying to melt the Arctic shipping lanes. :P :D

walkstall · June 10, 2011, 03:15:18 PM

Quote from: Solar on June 10, 2011, 12:36:38 PM
Going by my post count, you could say I'm trying to melt the Arctic shipping lanes. :P :D

:o So that where all that cold water is coming from. ;D