Download or read book The Impact of the Internet written by Tim Cooke and published by Impact on Earth. This book was released on 2020 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Internet gives us information at our fingertips and puts us in touch instantly with anyone in the world. It reduces our need to use paper or travel long distances to meet, but its growth has come at a cost. Find out how we can stay connected without harming ourselves or the planet in this insightful look at the Internet and social media. Case studies reveal the environmental impact of producing and discarding the computers and other devices we use to access the Internet, as well as the human toll from serious problems such as cyber bullying and online addiction.