does Google search really have a definite environmental impact?

Question

Alex Wissner-Gross seems to think so according to this website

Is Google Searches Bad for the Earth?

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/01/12/your-google-serch-is-killing-earth/

Is this 4 real, or is it a hoax?

Answer 1

I read a similar article, it was either on fox or aol. I can't remember. But yes, because of all the energy it takes to run google.

Answer 2

Its so small or a contribution for each search, and not actually based on the search itself. Just the fact that Google is running and consuming power for their computers.

Answer 3

I suppose all the abundant numbers of people would eventually add up, but I suppose it is in a very discreet manner. If that were true, then wouldn't the internet in general be harmful for the Earth? That was a very interesting article. :)