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Technology Improving the Environment

This exploration focuses on how technology can significantly contribute to environmental sustainability. It highlights the potential of ICT to cut CO2 emissions by an estimated 7.8 billion tons by 2020, through innovations like smart grid technology. This technology enables real-time communication and efficient transmission of electricity, integrating renewable energy sources while optimizing consumer energy use. However, obstacles such as skilled workforce shortages, economic incentives, and regulatory standards must be addressed to maximize the benefits of these technological advancements for the environment.

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Technology Improving the Environment

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  1. Technology Improving the Environment By Michelle Newton

  2. Introduction • Explore the positive effects of technology in regards to environmental sustainability • Technology reducing CO2 emissions • Smart Grid Technology • Obstacles preventing technology from improving the environment • People, Economics, Standards

  3. Technology Reducing CO2 Emissions • According to a study done by the Global eSustainability Initiative in partner with the Climate Group, it is estimated that ICT could reduce CO2 emissions by 7.8 billion tons by year 2020.

  4. Smart Grid Technology • Digital technology that enables two-way communication and sensing along transmission lines • Automated computer system can monitor energy production and demand • Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) allows consumers to use wattage readers to see first hand the electricity their individual appliances use • More efficient transmission of electricity • Increased integration of renewable energy systems

  5. Obstacles Preventing Technology from Improving the Environment • People • Qualified individuals • Economics • Incentives for investments • Standards • Develop rules for integrating efficiency

  6. Conclusion Several types of modern technology can help support environmental sustainability only when the obstacles to implement these technologies are overcome.

  7. References • http://www.economist.com/node/11585208 • https://www.smartgrid.gov/the_smart_grid/smart_grid • http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/smart-grid2.htm

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