In this week’s The Long View: Data centers cause climate change, and Meta is rolling out Precision Time Protocol.
5 Steps to More Sustainable DevOps
The rise of remote workforces, cryptocurrencies and super-sized data centers brings to the forefront a concern in tech development that doesn’t get enough attention: The impact of computing and advanced technologies on the environment. About six months into the pandemic, people began to notice cleaner air, clearer water and an overall calming effect on the […]
3 Technologies Driving Business Sustainability
The pandemic highlighted many things, not least of which was the shift in consumer behavior toward further encouraging companies to change their operations and act with sustainability in mind. An overwhelming 96% of businesses said the pandemic shifted their focus to the social component of environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies. Technology has been a key […]
10 Actions IT Can Take to Curb Climate Impact
Digital technology is responsible for 3.7% of total CO emissions, according to estimates from The Shift Project. This could increase, as cryptocurrency mining is leaving a massive carbon footprint. With the world’s climate at stake, every percentage point matters. Thankfully, many tech companies have announced significant climate pledges to reduce emissions or offset their carbon […]