Information and communications technologies and sustainability

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作者：
Matthews, HS [1 ]
机构：
[1] Carnegie Mellon Univ, Dept Civil & Environm Engn, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 USA
来源：
2003 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SYSTEMS, MAN AND CYBERNETICS, VOLS 1-5, CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS | 2003年
关键词：
computers; ICT; life cycle; environment; energy; sustainable development;
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中图分类号：
TP [自动化技术、计算机技术];
学科分类号：
0812 ;
摘要：
Information and communications technologies are a double-edged sword, allowing us to better manage systems such as the environment and energy use. However ICTs are also very resource intensive. The net effect is unclear. In this paper, the major issues related to the life cycle energy and environmental components Of ICT are presented. Issues discussed include impacts from manufacturing, using, and disposing of ICT and ICT systems, including e-commerce purchases, wired and wireless communications.
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页码：1760 / 1765
页数：6
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