Estimates of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from digital music downloads and streaming in the United States between 2013 and 2016 range from 200 million to more than 350 million kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent. While digital music products do not require the consumption of resources and energy to produce a physical product, significant amounts of energy are needed to power the streaming facilities.
Greenhouse gas emissions from the production of music formats in the United States from 1973 to 2016, by format and year of peak sales
(in million kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent)
figures are based on peak year of sales for each format.
Supplementary notes
* Estimates range from 200 kilograms CO2 equivalent up to 350+ kilograms of CO2 equivalent. These figures include the estimated emissions associated with hosting downloadable albums, singles, and music streaming. Emissions from users' devices and electricity use are not included in these figures.
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