Description Module 4 Green Computing Energy. Our modern society gains countless benefits from its ...

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Description Module 4 Green Computing Energy. Our modern society gains countless benefits from its use but generating it contributes to pollution and increased greenhouse gases. Increased use of alternative sources is growing but too much of our energy needs are still being supplied by the use of fossil fuels. While there are no easy solutions today, conservation is a valuable tool to reduce the impact of energy generation. This brings us to the “green computing” concept. Implementing green computing practices not only benefits the environment but also helps an organization save on energy costs. To get the pulse of an initiative in industry such as green computing, it is often beneficial to visit sites popular with the IT industry. Some noteworthy sites include CIO (https://www.cio.com ), Redmond (https://redmondmag.com/ ), Wired (https://www.wired.com) and Fast Company (www.fastcompany.com ). Take some time exploring these resources and search for articles related to green computing.  When you find an article that interests you, write a summary for your classmates to review.  Your selected article can address any area of green computing defined in 4-4 Green Computing. I.e., your article summary can be about energy conservation, green manufacturing, green disposal, etc.,