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Sustainability In Web Development Through Energy Efficiency, Hannah Bebinger
Sustainability In Web Development Through Energy Efficiency, Hannah Bebinger
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As global internet usage expands, websites are growing in both size and complexity. Contrary to the common belief that the internet is immaterial and “environmentally friendly”, web pages have significant negative environmental impacts (Frick, 2015). Websites contribute to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and electricity consumption. Considering the current climate crisis, it is crucial that web developers be aware of the impact that their work has on the environment and actively work to improve site energy efficiency. With a lack of regulation and awareness, the environmental impact of websites has remained unchecked despite growing concerns for sustainability. Further research and …
Aviation Sustainability, Elizabeth Gemmer
Aviation Sustainability, Elizabeth Gemmer
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Sustainability in aviation has become a prominent issue. There is a substantial amount of information on sustainability measures taken and discussed at the local and global levels. However, the information is spread out over a wide array of sources and many people are not aware of what is being done. There have been many past efforts to integrate sustainability into aviation, those efforts continue today and will continue into the future. Aviation is a rapidly growing industry; as the industry grows and there becomes even more of a need for sustainability measures to keep it a viable mode of transport, …