The environmental impact of the digital universe and the role of education

The environmental impact of the digital universe is one of the critical challenges humanity faces today. This impact manifests primarily through two forms of emissions: embedded emissions, resulting from the processes involved in transporting, processing, and assembling over seventy components, and operational emissions, generated by the active use of digital services, such as sending messages or sharing content. This paper examines the educational potential of an emerging discipline named environmental education of digital resources. Rooted in a philosophy of education articulated in the final section, this discipline is proposed as a central tool for dissemination and knowledge production within the context of cloud computing. The paper concludes with reflections on the limitations of this contribution and suggests a trajectory toward a new paideia, aiming to regenerate thought and redefine our relationship with the digital realm.