The environmental impact of the metaverse

This article is part of a VB special issue. Read the full series here: The metaverse - How close are we? Some companies believe that the metaverse -- a yet-to-be-realized, internet-like series of connected worlds -- has enormous potential in the enterprise. For example, it could be used to improve work productivity by allowing employees to train or collaborate in workplace-like virtual environments. Or it could host home and office tours, a boon for a real estate market contending with pandemic travel restrictions.