Papering over the damage

As more people shift to computers, smartphones and tablets to read the news, one could be forgiven for thinking this is having a positive impact on the environment. However, what online news saves in printed paper, it makes up for in carbon dioxide – approximately 35kg of C02 is generated every year from someone reading […]

As more people shift to computers, smartphones and tablets to read the news, one could be forgiven for thinking this is having a positive impact on the environment. However, what online news saves in printed paper, it makes up for in carbon dioxide – approximately 35kg of C02 is generated every year from someone reading the news online for 30 minutes a day.