Why downloading from Netflix could be better for the planet than visiting HMV

Jessica Shankleman
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New US research reveals carbon impact of video streaming to be much lower than buying or renting DVDs

The rapid rise of web streaming businesses such as Netflix and Lovefilm has allowed us to watch the latest movies or TV shows from the comfort of our own sofas, simply by lifting one finger, which in turn...

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