What contributes to your digital carbon footprint?

People are often surprised by the carbon footprint of the aviation industry, but what if we told you that our daily internet activities produce more carbon dioxide than the airlines?

Internet data accounts for 4 % of the global carbon footprint, compared to 2 % produced by the aerospace industry, and is projected to double by 2025. The Internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, with 96.9 % of Singapore online. However, along with the great power of the Internet comes great responsibility. So it is everyone's responsibility to ensure sustainability by rethinking our daily online habits and reducing our digital carbon footprint. (Yahoo Lifestyle Singapore, more at news.yahoo.com)