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Tech Consumption's 6% Climate Impact Spotlighted at London Exhibit

10/18/2025

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The London exhibition, led by Professor Mark Maslin, visualizes the climate crisis's impact on Venice, Iguazu Falls, and the Seine River to raise awareness of tech consumption's 6% contribution to climate change.
The display highlights mining for tech and the hazards of e-waste.
UK regulations since 2021 exist, but their effectiveness is questioned.
Luke Forshaw of Back Market urges sustainable tech choices, noting 62 million tonnes of e-waste in 2022.

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The London exhibition, led by Professor Mark Maslin, visualizes the climate crisis's impact on Venice, Iguazu Falls, and the Seine River to raise awareness of tech consumption's 6% contribution to climate change.
The display highlights mining for tech and the hazards of e-waste.
UK regulations since 2021 exist, but their effectiveness is questioned.
Luke Forshaw of Back Market urges sustainable tech choices, noting 62 million tonnes of e-waste in 2022.