Sustainable Computing and Green IT
Examining the environmental impact of computing and strategies for more sustainable technology use.
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Examining the environmental impact of computing and strategies for more sustainable technology use.
Key Questions
- Evaluate the environmental footprint of data centers and electronic waste.
- Propose ways to reduce energy consumption in personal computing.
- Analyze the life cycle of a smartphone from production to disposal.
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