The big tech firms of the world have reported record profits during lockdown. These firms are some of the industrial titans of the digital age.
Their ability to manipulate vast quantities of data is revolutionising, well, everything. From streaming games and movies, to automating mining operations, controlling medical devices and even simple emails, the internet has brought incredible advances right across the globe.
But we now know that previous industrial revolutions placed a huge burden on the planet. Our climate question this week is: Will this one be any different?
Facebook has pledged to use only renewable energy by the end of 2020, not 2030, as we stated in the programme.
Guests: Dr Rabih Bashroush - IT infrastructure expert, The Uptime Institute Dr Stephanie Hare - Author and tech researcher Mats Lewan - Tech reporter, Stockholm
Presented by Graihagh Jackson and Neal Razzell Produced by Jordan Dunbar Researched by Soila Apparicio Edited by Emma Rippon
Are we spending enough on renewable energy?
Is lab-grown meat better for the planet?
Your questions answered: Climate change for kids, solar power, music for plants
What does China's green tech revolution mean for the world?
Can we build better cities for mental health and the climate?
Can we save money and save the planet?
What is caused (and not caused) by climate change?
Bonus Ep: the climate activists who sued their government (and won)
Can we save the world's coral?
Can fertilisers go green?
Why are electric scooters, mopeds and rickshaws booming?
How is climate change affecting animal migration?
How does extreme heat affect pregnant women?
Your questions answered: Reversing climate change, eating avocados, electric vehicles and more
What's it like living a "sustainable" life?
What's it like being a 'Chief Heat Officer'?
Could solar farms in space power Earth?
Do we need a 'Category 6' for hurricanes?
Why is nuclear power back in fashion?
Are wetlands our secret weapon for fighting climate change?
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