Infographic: The power-hungry Internet
The Internet is a huge and power-hungry beast, consuming the energy of 30 average nuclear power plants per year. Can energy improvements keep its appetite at bay?
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The Internet is a huge and power-hungry beast, consuming the energy of 30 average nuclear power plants per year. Can energy improvements keep its appetite at bay?
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