One of the significant ways the tech industry contributes to climate change is through the massive energy consumption of data centers. These facilities, which store and process the immense volumes of data that power everything from social media platforms to cloud storage services, require substantial electricity to not only run servers but also to cool the equipment. Much of this energy still comes from non-renewable sources, leading to a significant carbon footprint.
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