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Computers May Slowly Be Turning Green
By
Jon Norwood, October 8, 2007

Summary:
The paper discusses the new trend of eco-friendly computers being manufactured, as well as their possible impact on Global warming. A PC draws between 200 and 700 watts when left on. It is also more than a DVD Player or a TV. 600 watts over time will add considerably to an electric bill and it will send a great deal of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere over the course of the year.

Europe has begun to take the computer disposal problem seriously. Several regulations are currently being established to help promote the concept of “Green PC”. In fact in America, the Dell Inc. pledged to plant a tree for every PC they sell that begins in 2008.

The PC World is currently working on a carbon neutral PC that focuses primarily on decreasing the power requirements of the computer which means less carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The manufacturing process PCs go through is the real environmental concern as on average 10 times the weight of the PC in raw materials will be burned through during its creation. This is a problem bigger than the US as a great deal of hardware used in American computers is imported. Companies such as Dell and Gateway will have to become more mindful of where the parts they are using come from, and perhaps refuse to purchase from firms that are not environmentally friendly. This would more than likely increase the cost of computers immediately , but that may be a necessary change.

Evaluation:

It is good to know that there are Computer Manufacturers would initiate towards a greener and healthier environment. On my part, writing the said paper would also help people be aware of what is really happening right now. It seems that we’ve seen the effects of Global Warming today, even if there’s only a day of rain pouring but floods would truly be there, affecting lots of people.
On my own opinion, to really solve global warming, all of us even ordinary citizens should do our part if we do not want to let these things get worst as possible. We should all take step. Haha!