The rapid growth of online film‑sharing platforms such as has reshaped the global distribution of audiovisual content. While the legal and economic ramifications of digital piracy have been extensively studied, its environmental footprint and the potential for “green” mitigation strategies have received comparatively little scholarly attention. This paper investigates three inter‑related questions:
While legal scholars focus on copyright enforcement and revenue loss, the of massive data transfer is largely overlooked. Data centers, content‑delivery networks (CDNs), and user‑side devices collectively consume energy that contributes to global GHG emissions. Understanding this hidden cost is essential for crafting comprehensive sustainability policies that address both legal compliance and environmental stewardship . 9xmovies+green+new
| Objective | Description | |-----------|-------------| | | Quantify the energy consumption and carbon emissions associated with 9xMovies’ traffic. | | O2 | Compare the carbon intensity of piracy‑driven streaming/downloads with that of licensed OTT (over‑the‑top) services (e.g., Netflix, Disney+). | | O3 | Identify and evaluate nascent “green” technologies and policy mechanisms that could mitigate the environmental impact of illicit streaming. | The rapid growth of online film‑sharing platforms such
: The site hosts a vast collection of movies, TV shows, and reality series across multiple languages and genres, such as Hindi, English, Japanese, and Korean dramas. | | O2 | Compare the carbon intensity