Investigating the Climate-Computing Connection
A research project exploring how computer science both protects and harms our global environment.
Who We Are
We are a research group of students from Conestoga College. Our team is dedicated to analyzing the intersection of technology and sustainability. This website serves as a repository for our findings as we examine the role of computer science in the era of climate change.
What We Are Doing
Our group is conducting a study on the bidirectional relationship between computing and climate change. We are looking at how the industry functions as both a powerful tool for environmental protection and a significant source of energy consumption and carbon emissions. Through this project, we are organizing technical data into a clear resource for students, researchers, and professionals.
What We Are Trying to Find
Our research focuses on answering one central question: How does the growth of technology affect the planet's future? To answer this, we are investigating two main areas:
- The Pros: How innovations like real-time monitoring, complex climate simulations, and energy optimization help us tackle the climate crisis.
- The Cons: The environmental reality of the industry, including the massive energy demands of data centers and the impact of AI.