Greener and Smarter: Information Technology can Improve the Environment in Many Ways

G. Vickery () and A. Mickoleit ()
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G. Vickery: Information Economics
A. Mickoleit: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Chapter Chapter 4 in Broadband Networks, Smart Grids and Climate Change, 2013, pp 33-37 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Smart information and communication technology (ICT) applications have the potential to improve the environment and tackle climate change. Application areas with major room for improvement through smart ICT applications include manufacturing, energy, transport, and buildings. And better information and smoother communication foster sustainable consumption and greener lifestyles.

Keywords: Systemic Impact; Digital Music; Tackle Climate Change; Intermediate Good Producer; Direct Environmental Impact (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-5266-9_4

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