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Scientific Paper
A scalar mismatch: the IETF’s sustainability approaches in a framework of infinite growth and abundance
Fieke Jansen · 2026-10-15
What it covers
Fieke Jansen analyzes 26 position papers from an internet sustainability workshop, arguing that technical efficiency approaches can obscure wider resource limits and the politics of infrastructure growth.
Who it helps
Intended audience has not been documented.
Limitations
Publisher abstract and article text reviewed. Qualitative thematic analysis of IAB workshop submissions; not a quantitative estimate of internet emissions.
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Fieke Jansen. 2026-10-15. A scalar mismatch: the IETF’s sustainability approaches in a framework of infinite growth and abundance. https://policyreview.info/articles/analysis/ietfs-sustainability-approaches-abundance (AI & Environment Resource Hub; record paper-jansen-ietf-scalar-mismatch-2026; collection snapshot 2026-10-24).
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Shared topics: Cross-cutting sustainability; Governance and society; Built environment and infrastructure
Shared topics: Governance and society; Built environment and infrastructure
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A Strategic Roadmap for Sustainable Data Center Deployment
This article proposes a five-step state policy roadmap for data center development: conduct environmental and community impact studies, use the findings in siting decisions, reassess incentives, require large facilities to pair with off-grid clean energy and storage, and mandate community-benefit sharing. It focuses on protecting grid reliability, electricity affordability, environmental integrity, and host communities.