All powerful and all encompassing social media giant Facebook is under fire from many of its users and watchdog organization Change.org. The popular social site embraced by millions has had a few controversial moments since inception, which include outright countrywide bans in some parts of the world.
Political preferences aside, should Facebook continue in its plan to power the new Oregon-based Data Center with coal? Will it tarnish Facebook as a leader in social innovation? Need more info? Hit the links.
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Facebook Coal-Powered Data Center Under Fire
Trend Themes
1. Renewable Energy-powered Data Centers - As concerns over carbon emissions rise, there is an opportunity to innovate by investing in renewable energy sources to power data centers.
2. Sustainable Social Media Practices - Companies like Facebook have an opportunity to lead the way in sustainable practices for digital platforms.
3. Eco-friendly Data Processing - There is a growing trend towards more eco-friendly data processing practices, presenting an opportunity for innovation in this area.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy sector presents an opportunity to provide more sustainable sources of power for data centers.
2. Social Media - The social media industry has a responsibility to innovate in sustainable practices for their platforms.
3. Data Processing - There is a need for innovation in eco-friendly data processing to minimize the environmental impact of data centers.