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BBC Audio | The Climate Question | GTA6: Can Gaming Go Green?

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November 15, 2026 • 05:57 PM
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Does the multi-billion dollar gaming industry have a climate problem?

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Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected to be one of the biggest entertainment releases in history. It's another sign of the growing size and influence of the global gaming industry. But does the industry have a climate problem?

In this episode, The Climate Question host Jordan Dunbar is joined by another gaming fan, Steffan Powell. Steffan is a presenter on BBC 5 Live and the host of the Press X To Continue podcast.

Jordan and Steffan get all the CO2 numbers from Matt Anderson from The Carbon Trust and the UN's Playing For The Planet Alliance.

Matt's also got some tips on how to enjoy Grand Theft Auto and save energy at the same time!!

Producers: Jordan Dunbar and Grace Braddock

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