Digital Sustainability

Digital sustainability can be defined as the tackling of economic, social, and environmental challenges using digital technology. It examines how sustainability is influenced and enhanced by technology and data.This book aims to provide a short introduction to the topic of Digital Sustainability, detailing what it is and how it came to become recognized as a distinct subject. Chapters cover the principal areas where technology is helping sustainability, including agriculture, business, and environmental protection. Also briefly covered are areas where technology is causing a sustainability problem. It is hoped the book provides ideas for further, more in-depth study and research.

Digital sustainability can be defined as the tackling of economic, social, and environmental challenges using digital technology. It examines how sustainability is influenced and enhanced by technology and data.This book aims to provide a short introduction to the topic of Digital Sustainability, detailing what it is and how it came to become recognized as a distinct subject. Chapters cover the principal areas where technology is helping sustainability, including agriculture, business, and environmental protection. Also briefly covered are areas where technology is causing a sustainability problem. It is hoped the book provides ideas for further, more in-depth study and research.