What type of pollution can occur when toxic materials from e-waste leach into the soil?
Soil pollution
E-waste contains valuable materials that could be recycled and reused.
True
Reducing the carbon footprint of digital technology is crucial for sustainability.
True
Transitioning data centers to renewable energy sources is crucial for reducing the environmental impact of digital technology.
True
Improving energy efficiency and transitioning to renewable energy sources is crucial to reduce the environmental impact of digital technology
Large data centers rely on non-renewable sources, resulting in massive energy usage and emissions
Toxic materials from e-waste can leach into the soil, contaminating land and groundwater.
True
What are three toxic materials found in e-waste?
Lead, mercury, and cadmium
The carbon footprint of digital technology refers to the total amount of greenhouse gases produced by its lifecycle
Smartphones and laptops contribute to greenhouse gas emissions due to their reliance on non-renewable energy.
True
Burning e-waste releases harmful fumes and particulates into the atmosphere
E-waste contains toxic materials such as lead, mercury, and cadmium
What is a major contributor to the carbon footprint of digital technology?
Energy use
What two environmental issues are caused by fossil fuels used in digital technology?
Greenhouse gas emissions and resource depletion
What is a major contributor to the carbon footprint of digital technology?
Energy consumption of devices
What is a key source of the carbon footprint of digital technology?
Energy use of data centers
E-waste disposal contributes to soil and water pollution, releasing toxic materials
E-waste is a growing environmental issue due to the toxic materials found in many electronic products
E-waste refers to discarded electronic devices and components, such as computers, phones, TVs, and other electronics. E-waste is a growing environmental issue due to the toxic materials found in many electronic products, including lead
What type of pollution can occur when toxic chemicals from e-waste enter water sources?
Water pollution
What is released into the atmosphere when e-waste is burned?
Harmful fumes and particulates
Smartphones and laptops consume electricity, often from non-renewable sources like fossil fuels
Data centers, which power cloud services, rely primarily on renewable energy sources.
False
Smartphones and laptops consume significant electricity, often from non-renewable sources.
True
What environmental issue occurs when burning e-waste?
Air pollution
E-waste contains valuable materials that could be recycled and reused
Proper disposal of e-waste can prevent resource depletion.
True
Manufacturing electronic devices consumes significant energy and releases emissions.
True
What type of electricity do devices often use that contributes to greenhouse gas emissions?
Non-renewable
What three key sources contribute to the carbon footprint of digital technology?