Making IT a Positive Force in Environmental Change.

The article offers information on how to mitigate the negative effect of Information Technology (IT) on the environment. It is mentioned the IT can change its energy use practices into a more energy efficient, and help other industries become environmental friendly as well. Computers consume huge amounts of electricity which results to an increase on greenhouse gas emission, IT hardware poses environmental risk both during its production and disposal. IT can conserve energy by adopting Green methods such as the use of closely coupled cooling systems, and the use of distributed sensors to control and monitor energy consumption.