https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/click-click-emit-the-carbon-cost-of-online-shopping/ > Thinking of ordering a holiday gift online? You might pause to consider the environmental impact of getting that product to your doorstep. > Amazon.com Inc. and other companies are making it easier than ever to shop for the holidays. With one click of a button, you can have an item sent right to your doorstep, sometimes even with free next-day shipping.