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Are Virtual Servers Sustainable? Open Source Tool “Aether” Measures Their Energy Consumption

How do you measure the power consumption of virtual servers? “Re:cinq” has developed open source tool "aether" for precisely this purpose.

These Parisians Are Splashing Into Water Heated by Servers

Fancy swimming in an eco-friendly pool, heated using the waste energy used to produce your favourite animated movie?

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Cloud&Heat Transforms Servers Into Water Heaters

As the world becomes increasingly digitalised, the need for servers - to store and process the huge amounts of data that we're producing - grows with it. A startup from Dresden, Cloud&Heat, has come up with a way of transforming all the warmth they give off into more than just a bunch of hot air.

Become a Local Environmental Observer and Help Fight Climate Change

The Local Environmental Observer (LEO) Network allows citizens to document unusual environmental events around them with a simple app. This information is then relayed to experts and helps monitor climate change and plan adaptation and mitigation strategies.

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Decentralised, Efficient Without Being Addictive: Delta Chat Is Our Favourite Instant Messenger

Delta Chat is exceptionally energy-efficient—and offers unique features that make it a genuine alternative to WhatsApp and other messengers.

Decentralised YouTube Alternative Peertube: Is It More Sustainable Thanks to Peer-To-Peer?

With 2.5 billion monthly users, the video platform YouTube is one of the most visited sites on the internet. The platform transmits several gigabytes of data per hour to connected devices in high-resolution 4K streaming quality. Since server farms require energy for every byte, YouTube sessions have a significant impact on your digital carbon footprint.

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Open Source, Encrypted, Green(er): Secure Alternative Instant Messaging Apps to WhatsApp

Messenging platforms are a primary form of communication for millions. But not all providers handle your data with care. We present secure and greener alternatives.

The Hidden Gaps in Our Digital Carbon Footprint: A Conversation with Jens Gröger of Öko-Institut

Devices, data centres and our online lives all generate high CO2 emissions. Jens Gröger shares solutions for this digital carbon footprint.

Choosing Decentralised Over “Data Octopus”: Alternatives to Instagram, X and Co.

X too right-wing since Musk's takeover? Instagram increasing lack of content moderation bothering you? Time to switch to these decentralised platforms!