Environmental impact
Computing's effects on environment including power consumption, e-waste, and carbon emissions. Sustainable computing minimizes environmental harm through efficiency and recycling.
Real World
Google's data centres consume roughly 18.3 TWh of electricity annually. To offset this, Google invested in renewable energy and achieved carbon neutrality, while also running AI to optimise cooling systems and reduce power usage by 30%.
Exam Focus
For 'evaluate' questions, pair each negative impact (e-waste, emissions) with a specific mitigation strategy to access top marks.
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