I bet that Google's existence actually reduces the total CO2 emissions into the atmosphere. If someone searches for a business's address and uses Google maps t

I bet that Google's existence actually reduces the total CO2 emissions into the atmosphere. If someone searches for a business's address and uses Google maps to find an efficient route that saves 1/2 mile of driving, the supposed allocated environmental cost is easily made up for. What if I search for a way to fix my DVD player and avoid buying a new one? How much carbon did that save? I agree with everybody that these stats are absurd. But, even if they were somehow meaningful, the point that information access allows people to consume less must be taken into account.