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Want to dig deeper into specific aspects of social and environmental sustainability, digitalisation, and how the two connect, clash and combine? Then RESET’s Long Reads is the place for you.

Green Streaming? We Need to Talk About Netflix, Prime and Co.

Even if AI is considered the new climate offender, streaming has not been replaced. We took a look at the high CO2 emissions from streaming, where companies stand and what users can do.

How The Engine Room Inspires “A Renewed Sense of Hope” in the Face of Misinformation

Amidst social media echo chambers, it’s harder than ever to access accurate, quality information. The Engine Room wants to tackle this by promoting healthier information ecosystems.

“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”: How Social Media Shapes the Lives of Indigenous Youth

Social media can bring about abundant social advantages. However, for Indigenous young people, it can deepen dark wounds.

Public Interest AI: Artificial Intelligence for the Common Good Requires a Rethink

AI that serves the common good? To do so, it must be designed differently to its big tech siblings. Theresa Züger is researching this at the HIIG institute.

Uncovering the Hidden Water Footprint of AI: Solutions for Quenching Its Insatiable Thirst

Our digital lives rely on data centres. But their cooling systems are threatening global water supplies, leaving citizens thirsty.

“Data Centres Will Account for the Majority of Digitalisation’s CO2 Emissions”: An Interview With Ralph Hintemann (Borderstep Institute)

Data centre energy consumption is already high—thanks to AI, it’s set to skyrocket. We talked to Dr Ralph Hintemann about potential solutions.

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This Is How Much Power Is Consumed by Trackers and Advertising in Our Mobile Apps

Apple ushered in the age of apps over 15 years ago with the slogan "There's an app for that". However, a study from 2024 shows that mobile games, weather apps and the like often consume an unnecessary amount of energy. How can we reduce the digital carbon footprint of our smartphone apps?

Tomorrow’s AI, Today’s Problem: How Toxic GAI E-Waste Could Engulf the Planet

Generative AI (GAI) is taking over the world—in more ways than one. One new study has shed light on the hidden impact of LLM e-waste, in the hope that we can stem its tide before it's too late.

‘Endboss’ Decarbonisation: How the Sustainable Games Alliance Wants To Reduce Gaming’s Carbon Footprint

We interview the Sustainable Games Alliance about the carbon footprint of gaming and the special role of video games in a sustainable world.