Michael Stuart Kelly Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Revealed: the environmental impact of Google searchesJonathan Leake and Richard Woods Times OnlineJanuary 11, 2009From the article:Performing two Google searches from a desktop computer can generate about the same amount of carbon dioxide as boiling a kettle for a cup of tea, according to new research.While millions of people tap into Google without considering the environment, a typical search generates about 7g of CO2 Boiling a kettle generates about 15g. “Google operates huge data centres around the world that consume a great deal of power,” said Alex Wissner-Gross, a Harvard University physicist whose research on the environmental impact of computing is due out soon. “A Google search has a definite environmental impact.” Gimme a break!Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Branden Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 This has to be satire! Michael, please say it's a joke,The government's solution to this horrendous environmental problem will be to allow us to look up only liberal sites , except from 3-5 AM every other St. Crispin's Day.Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brant Gaede Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Revealed: the environmental impact of Google searchesJonathan Leake and Richard Woods Times OnlineJanuary 11, 2009From the article:Performing two Google searches from a desktop computer can generate about the same amount of carbon dioxide as boiling a kettle for a cup of tea, according to new research.While millions of people tap into Google without considering the environment, a typical search generates about 7g of CO2 Boiling a kettle generates about 15g. "Google operates huge data centres around the world that consume a great deal of power," said Alex Wissner-Gross, a Harvard University physicist whose research on the environmental impact of computing is due out soon. "A Google search has a definite environmental impact." Gimme a break!MichaelNo breaks for humans. Anyway, CO2 is beneficial.--Brant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selene Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Barbara:"...this horrendous environmental problem..."Meaning?Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brant Gaede Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 (edited) Barbara:"...this horrendous environmental problem..."Meaning?AdamShe's being ...?--Brant Edited January 11, 2009 by Brant Gaede Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selene Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Thanks BrantPhew I thought last evenings enhancements were causing me to hallucinate and be obliviated!Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Stuart Kelly Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 We are starting to see a rash of obliviators on OL. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selene Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Oh my God Michael!Is it contagious?Does it start with a rash?If it starts as a rash, where do we look for it?Does it lead to philosophical rashness?Can it be treated with radishes?We need to hold an emergency meeting with the Center for Disease Control and establish some instant protocols.Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Stuart Kelly Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 Adam,Just be careful with Google searches for this rash. We don't want to obliviate the entire planet...Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Grieb Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Is everyone on OL having fun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfonso Jones Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Is everyone on OL having fun?ObliviationCan be fun(To be sung to the tune of a song from the Broadway musical Hair)Bill P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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