Tech must look to build lean to go green

Technology’s role in tackling the growing climate emergency is recognized as a vital one. Yet, the sector's own detrimental contribution to the issue often goes overlooked. The ever-evolving nature of tech, with constant changes in usage, equipment, and energy efficiency improvements, poses challenges in tracking its carbon footprint. However, projections suggest a concerning trend: by 2040, the ICT sector could contribute 14 percent of the world's carbon footprint, a significant jump from 1.5 percent in 2007. As the number of IoT devices worldwide skyrockets, AI gets smarter, and the rapid growth of cloud and 5G innovation continues, it becomes crucial… [Continue Reading]