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eWeek highlights digitalization’s growing environmental footprint

The digital transformation the world has seen is causing raw material depletion, an increase in water and energy use, and more pollution and waste, the speakers said.

Countries introduce legislation to ban or restrict vapes

Vaping has become popular among youth, but comes with an environmental impact.

New survey reveals electronic waste a growing problem globally

“We need to understand this growth and counter it with everyone involved: national authorities, enforcement agencies, Producer Responsibility Organizations, original equipment manufacturers, recyclers, researchers and consumers themselves.”

Why the internet itself is a major environmental problem

If the internet were a country, it would be the sixth biggest user of electricity.

Electronic waste is now in decline

“People are slowly realizing… the need to ensure domestic supply.”

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As Coinbase’s political spending has surged past $76 million, critics argue that the FEC is failing in its regulatory responsibilities by not investigating these alleged violations.

Political attack ads become fixture of politics in US

Political ads are now appearing far more than ever.