The Environmental Footprint of Digital Infrastructures: Assessing the Reach and Limits of International Environmental Law
2026-08-26
Scarica PDF Abstract Digital infrastructures are often described in immaterial terms, yet their environmental footprint is substantial and rapidly expanding. Data centres, high‑performance computing clusters, and cryptocurrency‑mining facilities rely on energy‑intensive hardware, water‑demanding cooling systems, and globally interconnected electricity grids. These material foundations generate environmental pressures that are increasingly transboundaryContinue Reading