The Truth About Gaming and Sustainability
26Environmental sustainability continues to be an important issue across society and politics as we collectively look for ways to reduce our carbon footprint by helping to reduce emissions. But how do video games play a part in this? What effect do games have on the planet? How closely do game developers adhere to their environmental policy? And what can both consumers and creators of games do to reduce their ecological impact?
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Additional footage courtesy of Microsoft, IGN, Embracer Games Archive, COP26, United Nations, Playing For The Planet, Bored Ape Yacht Club, Cryptopunks, RTFKT, u/Raccooninja on Reddit.
Stock footage courtesy of PexBell, Stock Footage Factory, Chris' Top Level Media, Beachfront B-Roll, Motion Stock, Videvo, Infinitely Sound, NatureStockVideos.com, Raw Footage, Eye Definition, Shutter Footage, Mantra Video Lab.
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