Pirate's Cove

I wonder if these cultists are using dumb phones themselves

Old phones are the new climate heroes as users ditch new tech and save the planet without knowing

The global mobile industry has managed to cut its operational carbon emissions by 8% between 2019 and 2023, despite a massive surge in data usage across the world, official figures have claimed.

The GSMA Mobile Net Zero report found mobile data traffic grew fourfold during this period while mobile connections increased by 9%.

In contrast, global emissions rose 4% during the same window – but the report makes it clear: the pace of progress must double if the sector is to align with net-zero targets by 2050.

Why must it? Why must the rest of us be forced to join the ravings of doomsday nutjobs?

One area needing urgent attention is Scope 3 emissions, which stem from supply chains and manufacturing and account for over two-thirds of the sector’s footprint.

Another growing area of focus is circularity. Consumers are showing rising interest in sustainability, with 90% of those surveyed by the GSMA saying they value device longevity and repairability, and nearly half indicated they would consider purchasing a refurbished phone next.

Bugger off. Mind your own business.

Since refurbished devices produce 80–90% fewer emissions than new ones, this trend could play a role in emissions reduction, as the second-hand phone market, now expanding quickly, is expected to hit $150 billion by 2027.

You go for it, Warmists. Practice what you preach. Get out of our lives.