The Center for Industrial Ecology at the Yale School of the Environment announces a seminar series, The Digital Economy and the Environment. The series will explore environmental impacts of the digital economy, how the methods of industrial ecology can contribute to the assessment of the likely impacts, and how digital technologies can enhance industrial ecology research. Most talks will be held on Fridays at noon-1 pm (ET).
Jon Koomey, a leader in the study of energy and environmental effects of information technology, will give the first talk in the year-long lecture series on Friday, October 25 at noon (ET). Dr. Koomey will discuss whether widely cited increases in data center operations, particularly for artificial intelligence applications, have been driving up electricity demand in the US. Dr. Koomey will present his remarks virtually.
Attendance is free. To register for the event and obtain a Zoom link, please go to https://cglink.me/2dA/r2283337.
