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Cal Innes @cal-innes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Want to learn more about data centre cooling methods and their environmental impacts? I've been busy this weekend putting together a new post on my substack To help explain how they work and what their effects are. Please subscribe & share if you like it. calinnes.substack.com/p/keep-it-co...

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Keep it cool: which data centre cooling method is the ‘least worst’ for the environment?

Five cooling methods, three environmental measures, and an honest attempt to rank their environmental sustainability cridentials

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Cal Innes @cal-innes.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I've started my own substack for anyone interested in AI and digital sustainability. You can read my first post here looking at the dangers using "per-AI prompt" energy averages: 0.24 Watt-Hours: The AI Energy Stat That's Technically True and Practically Useless open.substack.com/pub/calinnes...

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0.24 Watt-Hours: The AI Energy Stat That's Technically True and Practically Useless

On medians, outliers, and what gets lost when AI's energy use is reduced to one convenient number

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Cal Innes @cal-innes.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

For anyone curious about what's happening this month in the world of digital sustainability, read my free roundup of all of the latest news headlines, academic research and resources in the 18th edition of the Jisc Digital Sustainability Newsletter. infrastructure.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2026/03/1...

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Jisc digital sustainability newsletter #18 - Infrastructure

Editor’s note Welcome to another edition of the Jisc Digital Sustainability Newsletter. If there’s a thread running through this month’s stories, it’s the growing tension between the pace of datacentr...

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Now Then magazine @nowthenmag.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

"This set of musicians have a musical symbiosis second to none, which they showcased to a sold-out crowd at their first gig of the year" Faint Paint with @cal-innes.bsky.social at Delicious Clam, #Sheffield. ✍️ Steve Hunting

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"This next song is for anyone who's been disgustingly in love": Faint Paint at Delicious Clam

With a sold-out crowd and songsmithery of the highest order, Faint Paint's glossy set exudes great promise for 2026.

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Cal Innes @cal-innes.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

If any of you are interested in making digital practice in FE & Skills more sustainable, then please join our FREE online Digital Sustainability Community - open to anyone working in the Further Education. Next meetup: Tues 11 Nov, 2pm. Share ideas, challenges & resources. Please share x

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FE and skills digital sustainability community - Jisc

A group for those working in further education and skills to come together and share information and good practice around digital sustainability.

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Jisc @jisc.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Great news! We've been shortlisted for the 'Education, Training and Communication Award' in the National Sustainability Awards. We're proud to see our efforts in championing sustainability recognised alongside so many inspiring organisations.

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National Sustainability Awards

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Michelle Pauli @michellepauli.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

This week's Connected Learning newsletter is out - connectedlearning.substack.com/p/ai-in-scho... - with insights on AI in schools from a Swedish thesis, sustainability, safety, school phone bans and a one-off Don't Give it a Try... Free digital education news in your inbox every Friday morning

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AI in schools - a thesis unpacked

Deepseek sustainability, AI safety, school phone ban research, digital media literacy in early years, a warning about Magic School AI and much more...

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Jisc @jisc.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

DeepSeek emerged last week as the hot new #AI model, but how does it compare on sustainability to ChatGPT? @cal-innes.bsky.social our sustainability specialist, takes a look in this new piece for Tech Radar.

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ChatGPT vs. DeepSeek: which AI model Is more sustainable?

How do the environmental credentials of these ChatGPT and DeepSeek compare?

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Cal Innes @cal-innes.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Most people on here probably know me for my work in sustainability. I thought I'd share another part of my life which you may not be aware of. I am also the lead singer and guitarist in a band called Faint Paint. Here's a music video for our latest single "Everyone I Meet" Also on Spotify

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Faint Paint - Everyone I Meet (Official Video)

YouTube video by Faint Paint

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Cal Innes @cal-innes.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Absolutely chuffed to share my article is live on Reset.org, one of my favorite platforms for sustainability insights! 🌍 As I’m early in my foray into environmental journalism, this milestone means the world to me. Grateful for the opportunity to contribute! #Sustainability #EnvironmentalJournalism

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Embracing the Strange: Unconventional Solutions to the Climate Crisis

It's time to think outside the box. We've collected five unconventional solutions to the climate crisis and discuss whether we think they're mad, or genius.

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Cal Innes @cal-innes.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Digital sustainability needs action, not theory. Jisc's new Driving Digital Sustainability workshops help leaders and IT teams identify high-impact, low-cost steps to cut their digital environmental footprint. #HigherEd #FurtherEducation #NetZero #Jisc #Digital Sustainability

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Driving digital sustainability - Jisc

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Cal Innes @cal-innes.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Digital wellbeing matters! Highlights from @scotthibberson.bsky.social on the Welsh Digital Wellbeing community of practice. Supporting learners' digital lives with practical steps, collaboration, and emerging ideas. #DigitalWellbeing #FE

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Cal Innes @cal-innes.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Christmas shopping season is in full swing, but what’s the real cost of all those gadgets we’re buying—beyond the price tag? In my latest blog, I explore how to make smarter, more sustainable tech choices this festive season. From embodied emissions to e-waste, it’s time to rethink the way we shop.

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Tech the Halls: Shopping Sustainably This Christmas

The holiday season is here, and so begins the search for the perfect Christmas gifts. Maybe it’s that games console the kids have been begging for all year, or the latest smartwatch your partner has b...

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

What if we could make CO₂ emissions visible? This cameras that Niki Gruber, the fearless leader of @upgroup.bsky.social, is holding does that. We should post videos everywhere.

A person stands in an office holding a blue device, with an open black carrying case on a table. Inside the case are various components, including foam padding and documents. The background shows office furniture and large windows.

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Todd Reubold @treubold.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

"Where possible, we used sources with defined and documented scenarios and assumptions, relying primarily on the work of the research organisation Project Drawdown." Informing climate work at PwC — one of the world's leading companies. www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues... #climatesolutons #climateatwork

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State of Climate Tech 2024

Funding for climate tech start-ups is down. But PwC’s global climate tech analysis shows that patient investors are still finding opportunities.

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Cal Innes @cal-innes.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Putting together a starter pack for digital sustainability advocates - a list of those posting about or working at the intersection of technology and environmental sustainability whose content I really enjoy. I’ll keep updating it so please share your recommendations for additions or share with them

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Eryk Salvaggio @eryk.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Linked to data centers studies is this very recent, thoughtful piece by Miranda Gabbot on water use by data centers in Spain. Published, btw, in the most important outlet for tech policy discussion, @techpolicypress.bsky.social (donate! They're worth it!). www.techpolicy.press/why-we-dont-...

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Why We Don’t Know AI's True Water Footprint | TechPolicy.Press

Miranda Gabbott asks, by choosing AI industry-driven growth today, will urban planners in Spain jeopardize their water tomorrow?

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Cal Innes @cal-innes.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Very worrying figures being reported here. Data centres in Ireland are emitting significant CO2 by using fossil fuels as backup energy, surpassing grid capacity. Over 135,000 tonnes of CO2 were released in the last five years. #DigitalSustainability #AI #DataCentres

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Ireland's data centres turning to fossil fuels after maxing out country's electricity grid

Climate-impacting emissions are being released from data centres using off-grid generators.

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Cal Innes @cal-innes.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Hi Bluesky! I’m new here, so you might not know about the Digital Sustainability Newsletter I curate. It’s packed with the latest news, tools, and insights on tech + sustainability—perfect for anyone passionate about greener digital practices. Check out the latest issue below #DigitalSustainability

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Jisc Digital Sustainability Newsletter # 8 - Infrastructure

Welcome to the eight edition of the Jisc Digital Sustainability Newsletter! Each month we delve into the latest news, trends, articles and insights at the intersection of technology and environmental ...

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Cal Innes @cal-innes.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

The ICT sector currently accounts for around 4% of global emissions - a figure projected to surge to 14% by 2040. Awareness of digital sustainability is growing, but we need to translate this into measurable action, strong leadership, and multi-sector collaboration. #DigitalSustainability #cop29

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COP29 Declaration on Green Digital Action - Green Digital Action

The COP29 Declaration on Green Digital Action aims to accelerate climate-positive digitalisation and emission reductions in the Information and Communication Technology sector and enhance accessibilit...

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Vikki Liogier 🦋 @vikkiliogier.bsky.social · 07/10/2024

What is the most environmentally friendly mobile phone? Cal Innes (Jisc) says it is the phone that you currently own & being able to extend its lifespan, since 80-90% of a phone lifecycle #carbonfootprint is created B4 it is purchased. #digitalsustainability www.jisc.ac.uk/reports/digi...

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