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Edge computing and emissions: when serverless reduces or increases CO2
This case study explains how moving a serverless workload toward the edge can lower emissions in some situations and raise them in others. Readers will learn a practical measurement workflow,…
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Server side vs Client side Rendering and Real Energy Impact
An evidence-focused exploration of how rendering choicesserver side, client side, and hybrid approachesaffect page performance, device energy use, and overall…
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How Images Shape Your Website’s Carbon Footprint
Images often dominate a page’s byte weight, and choices about formats, delivery, and sizing directly affect energy use across networks,…
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Paying for Carbon: How Emissions-Linked Pricing Changes Website Behavior
A practical exploration of pricing strategies that charge for the greenhouse gas impact of digital services. This piece explains how…
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Dark Mode Myths and the Real Energy Impact on Websites
Dark color schemes are popular for aesthetics and readability, but their environmental benefits are often overstated. This research-style piece explains…
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The Carbon Cost of APIs and Microservices: What Product and Engineering Teams Need to Know
APIs, microservices, and third-party SaaS are essential to modern products but they also carry a greenhouse gas burden that often…
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Responsible Use of Carbon Neutral Website Badges
Carbon neutral badges can build trust or invite scrutiny depending on how theyre used. This article explains what a credible…
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How Caching Cuts Website Emissions: Browser, Edge, and Server Strategies
Effective caching reduces repeated data transfers, cuts server work, and lowers the energy tied to every page load. This practical…
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Uncovering the Hidden Footprint of Third-Party Scripts a Case Study
A practical case-study style walkthrough showing how teams can audit the unseen emissions caused by third-party scripts, tag managers, trackers,…
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Per Page View vs Per Session Emissions Which Metric Is More Actionable
A practical exploration of the differences between measuring emissions per page view and per session, explaining the strengths and limits…