Positive Environmental Impact

Computer Science: OCR A Level, topic 5.2.7

Positive Environmental Impact

It's not all bad! There have been some positive impacts.

Climate change

Climate change

  • Computer systems have allowed scientists to monitor and predict the effects of climate change.
Efficiency

Efficiency

  • Computer models and simulations have been used to test and improve the efficiency of:
  • Engines.
  • Wind turbines.
Online communication

Online communication

  • Online communication reduces the need for travel for meetings, which reduces the impact of pollution from cars and aeroplanes.

Test yourself on Positive Environmental Impact

  • How can technology help to improve the efficiency of wind turbines?

  • How does online communication benefit the environment?

  • How can technology have a positive impact on the environment?

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