Challenges and Concerns Related to the Environmental Impact of Cloud Computing and the Carbon Footprint of Data Transmission

Abstract

The paper sheds light on the rising scope of cloud computing and its impacts on businesses. Furthermore, the purpose of this article is to describe the harm caused by cloud computing despite its promised sustainable nature. The energy consumption during the operation of cloud systems is quite high. This article analyzes the factors that lead to huge energy consumption. E-waste is also a serious problem in the IT field because a large number of hardware resources are used, and once obsolete, they cause environmental pollution. There are various challenges, but taking some productive steps in the right direction can help solve the problem.