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LEEC - Coggle Diagram
LEEC
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Environmental
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Bad
Energy consumption
Computers running continuously such as servers and data servers consume very large amounts of energy.
Electricity often comes from fossil fuels, leading to pollution and greenhouse gas emissions contributing to climate change.
Resource depletion
The making of computers requires many scarce, non-renewable natural resources.
Mining
The mining for the rare earth elements and metals required to make computers leads to habitat destruction, soil erosion and water contamination.
E-Waste pollution
The improper disposal of electronic devices can lead to toxic materials like lead, mercury and cadmium contaminating the soil, water and air.
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