Environmental Impacts (AQA GCSE Computer Science): Flashcards
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What % of global energy do data centres use?
What % of global energy do data centres use?
2% (same as entire air travel industry)
E-waste definition
E-waste definition
Electronic waste from old computers and devices
3 toxic materials in computer manufacturing
3 toxic materials in computer manufacturing
Cadmium, chromium, mercury
E-waste problem in developing countries
E-waste problem in developing countries
People sort by hand, exposed to serious health risks
Environmental benefit of digital documents
Environmental benefit of digital documents
Reduces paper use, helps protect forests
How remote working helps the environment
How remote working helps the environment
Reduces commuting, decreases CO2 emissions
Role of computers in renewable energy research
Role of computers in renewable energy research
Essential for modelling and data analysis
What smart meters monitor in real-time
What smart meters monitor in real-time
Energy and water consumption
How computers help renewable energy systems
How computers help renewable energy systems
Manage operations for best performance levels
Why computers consume energy constantly
Why computers consume energy constantly
Many left running 24/7 even when not actively used
Resources needed to manufacture computers
Resources needed to manufacture computers
Rare metals and minerals that can't be replaced
Where e-waste often ends up
Where e-waste often ends up
Countries with less strict regulations, then landfills