Air Pollution
Approximately 8 million
What is the percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions from the digital sector?
3-4%
5 millimeters
What percentage of people breathe polluted air exceeding guideline limits of the WHO?
99%
What is the expected share of global emissions ascribed to the ICT sector in 2040 (in %)?
14%
What percentage of studied human lung samples was found to contain microplastics in recent research.?
50%
How many deaths are attributed to PM2.5 exposure yearly?
Approximately 4 million
What percentage of global electricity consumption is attributed to data centers and digital infrastructure.?
1-2%
What is the approximate size range (in micrometers) of microplastics that can penetrate deep into lung tissue?
10 micrometers
How many deaths per year are attributed to household cooking with fossil fuels?
Approximately 3 million
How much carbon dioxide does one hour of streaming emit, approximately?
36 grams
What is the estimated number of microplastic particles a person could ingest weekly?
2000 particles per week
What is the WHO guideline limit for the concentration of PM2.5 per cubic meter of air (in micrograms per cubic meter)?
5 micrograms per cubic meter
What is the percent increase in global internet traffic observed over recent years?
25%