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Environment Variables

The Week in Green Software: New Research Horizons

Oct 26, 2023
Dr. Daniel Schien from the University of Bristol, UK, joins host Chris Adams to discuss digital sustainability. They cover topics such as streaming's environmental impact, the carbon footprint of digital services, and the importance of reducing carbon emissions in ICT. The conversation explores different approaches to measuring carbon intensity and emphasizes the need for long-term decision-making in green software.
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Quick takeaways

  • Assessing the environmental impact of digital media should consider the entire system, including data centers, networks, and user devices.
  • Collaboration with media organizations and access to primary data are crucial for accurate assessment and reporting of environmental impact.

Deep dives

The impact of streaming and terrestrial broadcast on energy consumption

The podcast episode discusses the energy consumption associated with streaming and terrestrial broadcast. It emphasizes that simply swapping from streaming to terrestrial broadcast does not make a significant difference in the short-term energy consumption. It highlights the importance of considering the entire system, including data centers, networks, and user devices when assessing the environmental impact of digital media.

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