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Re:Google says its carbon footprint is now zero by sp332 on Monday September 14, 2020 @01:19PM (#24472626)
Maintaining "net zero" takes a lot of work/money. It's not something you can do once. Every time you put carbon into the atmosphere, you have to go buy an offset. Over time those offsets get more expensive.
Re:Google says its carbon footprint is now zero by wolco on Monday September 14, 2020 @01:54PM (#24473051)
Wouldn't they be cheaper as businesses invest to use less carbon over time.
Re:Google says its carbon footprint is now zero by sp332 on Wednesday September 16, 2020 @02:49PM (#24496037)
Like I said, low hanging fruit goes first. Later efficiency gains will be more expensive.