Major U.S. wireless carriers have long touted the benefits of fifth-generation wireless networks, claiming faster speeds and reduced latency. But less attention has been paid to the environmental costs.

Demand for digital communications has grown more than ever during the pandemic, and that is predicted to continue or increase as remote work becomes a more regular part of the workplace.

This post first appeared on wsj.com

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