{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Environment Variables","title":"The Week in Green Software: State of The Fossil-Free Internet","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8512e9dc\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2114,"description":"Kate and Tzviya explore the Green Web Foundation’s State of the Fossil-free Internet 2026 report and what it reveals about transparency, energy use, and the environmental impact of today’s digital infrastructure. The discussion examines the limitations of carbon accounting practices, the rapid growth of AI-driven data centers, and the role of policy, open source tools, and public accountability in driving meaningful change. They highlight why better measurement, clearer reporting, and greater awareness are essential for building a more sustainable internet.\nLearn more about our people:\nKate Goldenring: LinkedIn | Website\nTzviya Siegman: LinkedIn | Website\n\nFind out more about the GSF:\nThe Green Software Foundation Website \nSign up to the Green Software Foundation Newsletter\n\nNews:\nState of the Fossil-Free Internet 2026 | Green Web Foundation [01:08]\nHow Tech Companies Are Obscuring AI’s Real Carbon Footprint | Bloomberg\nEp 97: How to Tell When Energy is Green with Killian Daly [06:18] \nCloud Sustainability at Scale: Why Open Source Will Define the Next Era of Green Computing [15:53]\nCounting own goals: High-level assessment of the economic relationship between the ICT and the Oil and Gas sectors and its environmental implications [23:20]\nEnabled Eemissions Campaign\nUK quietly increases AI emissions forecast 100-fold | POLITICO [34:54]\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:\nFollow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts\nFollow and rate on Spotify\nWatch our videos on The Green Software Foundation YouTube Channel!\nConnect with us on Twitter, Github and LinkedIn!\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/NwQOdEWWGCPDOxa1yMW2NSdTCETD6crhH9tIJ9WLics/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81MTlj/ZDRlNjNhMWFjMmEy/MWYxN2NjOGY1NzU0/N2YxNC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}