Environmental Issues Flashcards

Concerns about the impact of technology on the environment, including energy use, e-waste, and resource depletion.

The amount of energy used by digital devices and data centres, contributing to carbon emissions.

Discarded electronic devices that contribute to environmental pollution if not properly recycled.

The use of finite natural resources, such as rare metals, in the production of electronic devices.

Technology designed to minimise environmental impact, such as energy-efficient devices or renewable energy sources.

The process of recovering materials from old devices to reduce waste and resource depletion.

The total greenhouse gas emissions caused by the production, use, and disposal of technology.

Large facilities that store and process data, often requiring significant energy for operation and cooling.

The environmental damage caused by extracting raw materials for electronic devices, such as habitat destruction.

Actions like recycling, using energy-efficient devices, and reducing unnecessary technology use to protect the environment.