It was said recently in the news that high definition streaming is contributing to climate change almost as much as air travel.
BBC Future
I don't stream. I like to own a physical copy or use a PVR to store whatever media I want to consume.
The news above wasn't a real concern at the time I made my decision to stay with broadcast telly and keep the Internet for use as a tool rather than as a source of entertainment. I like discs as a storage and playback medium, either optical or vinyl. I decided that streaming was over and above my requirements. I don't have a household with children demanding parity with their peers. I don't need a sledgehammer to crack my nuts, so to speak. I have a cheaper connection as a consequence. TV is not included in the package.
The events of the past year have made applications for jamming in real time over the Internet popular. I have looked at getting into this myself. I would however need a fatter connection and all the associated guff that comes with it. My experience with VM has put me off dealing with ISPs altogether. I probably won't be changing any time soon.
I am a dedicated hardwire user. My meagre connection speed is not further compromised by the use of wireless. I have no need of it since I never want to carry that sort of tech with me everywhere.
It's hard not to feel slightly smug given what is emerging about the impact on our environment that streaming causes.