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Xbox and PlayStation are making major changes to how their consoles run — despite significant backlash

The Cool Down
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Xbox and PlayStation are making major changes to how their consoles run — despite significant backlash.

Xbox estimates improvements could prevent as much pollution as taking tens of thousands of cars off the road every year .

Games themselves are also getting more efficient.

The United Nations' Playing for the Planet Alliance is working with developers to create voluntary standards for carbon footprints.

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72

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semi-formal

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English

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58

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short-lived

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