Overbrowsing is an applied research group focused on advancing sustainable web practices. Established as part of doctoral research at The University of Edinburgh's Institute for Design Informatics, we blend inquiry with action to develop research-driven solutions that reduce the environmental impact of the internet and improve accessibility, aligning technological potential with environmental stewardship.
The term “browsing” originates from herbivores feeding, and similarly, “overbrowsing” in nature occurs when consumption exceeds the capacity of environmental resources. This shared origin parallels the unsustainable excesses of the web, aligning with the group’s mission.
We have just 4 years, 4 months, 13 days to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
- UK soil breakthrough could cut farm fertilizer use & advance sustainable agriculture • The Guardian
- China to promote innovation in ecology and environment sector • China Daily
- Great lakes fisheries are creatively minimizing waste • Reasons to be cheerful
- Green Climate Fund approves $687 million in investments • Reuters
- Texas power system set for new clean milestone as winds pick up • Reuters
