There has been a lot of discussion around the amount of energy that gets wasted daily and, while this is certainly something we need to solve as a species, the stated expectations from various vocal activists will do little to curb the bulk of the issue. In this episode of DDM, I lay out the costs of creating a podcast, the costs of running a small data centre in the home, and an actual source of waste that needs to be addressed if we are to reduce our carbon footprints and enjoy a cleaner atmosphere.