Guest Idea: The Hidden Environmental Cost of Digital Hoarding

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By Guest ContributorMay 27, 2026, 7:00 am76 ptsTrending
Every photo, email and forgotten download stored in the cloud lives somewhere physical. Most of the time, it’s in a data center that runs around the clock, drawing power and emitting greenhouse gases. Digital clutter feels weightless, but it carries a real environmental cost that most people never think…

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