The Impact of Computing on Society · Impacts of Computing
Environmental Impact of Tech
Explore the carbon footprint of data centers, e-waste, and the energy demands of blockchain technology.
Key Questions
- 1What is the environmental cost of our increasing demand for cloud computing?
- 2How can hardware manufacturers design products for a circular economy?
- 3Are the benefits of high-energy technologies worth their ecological impact?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Computers and Society - Grade 11
Grade: Grade 11
Subject: Computer Science
Unit: The Impact of Computing on Society
Period: Impacts of Computing
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