Eco Geek: Why Gaming is Green

Hank Green of EcoGeek.org is sick of people saying that geeks adversely impact the environment, and he’s telling us why in a series called ‘Why Geeks are Greener’.  Geeks are often accused of being less than environmentally responsible because of ‘power-sucking computers, toxic game consoles, and general disinterest in the outdoors’. But, in the first installment of ‘Why Geeks are Greener’, Hank’s telling us why gaming – a popular geek activity – is greener than you think.

From Eco Geek:

1. Children don’t need boyscouts to care about global warming. I will fully admit to have been affected greatly in my experiences in the outdoors. But saying that caring about the environment is dependent on experiencing nature is like saying that caring about sex is dependent upon talking to girls. Just because you haven’t experienced it doesn’t mean you don’t want to do all you can to protect your chances at having a healthy future with it.

Protecting nature isn’t about loving nature anymore, it’s about liking the idea of life continuing on the planet.

2. Gaming isn’t that power intensive. Depending on what kind of system you have, your console might draw as much power as a CFL, or an incandescent lightbulb. Yes, the Wii is far more efficient than the XBox 360, but even the 360 only pulls a maximum of 150 watts. It’s just not that much power, especially because neither pull much power at all when they’re off. And the act of gaming itself, it turns out, is quite good for the environment.

That’s just a taste – get the rest at EcoGeek.org.

Well said, Mr. Green. Three cheers for geeks!

Link [Eco Geek]
Photo credit: Nerdfighters

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