Data Science and Society · Data & Analysis

Environmental Impact of Technology

Assessing the carbon footprint of data centers and the lifecycle of hardware components.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does our demand for the latest gadgets affect the environment in developing nations?
  2. 2Can software optimization play a role in reducing the energy consumption of hardware?
  3. 3What should be the responsibility of tech companies regarding the disposal of e-waste?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Computing - Impact of TechnologyKS3: Computing - Environmental Issues
Year: Year 9
Subject: Computing
Unit: Data Science and Society
Period: Data & Analysis

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