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We Have a Problem with Tech Pollution: Algorithms and Other Recipes for Destruction

Thursday, May 2, 7-9 p.m.

Wooden Walls Distilling, 140 Harbour Dr., St. John's

Memorial’s Royal Society of Canada’s Fellows and College Members are launching a new speaker’s series … Research at the Centre of the Edge.

 

Join us on May 2 for the inaugural event featuring the research of Dr. Joshua Lepawsky, Department of Geography.

 

Dr. Lepawsky is recognized globally as an expert on e-waste. His research has revealed new insights into e-waste dumping, leading to revised international policies and recycling certification.

 

The presentation, We have a problem with tech pollution: Algorithms and other recipes for destruction, will explore current trends indicating that over 100 million tonnes of electronics (e-waste) will be discarded annually from 2030-2040. Even more alarming, larger amounts of pollution and waste result from the mining for, and the manufacturing of, electronics. Discussions will include what will happen to the environment if we don’t make changes and what immediate steps can be taken?

 

All are welcome.

Presented by Royal Society of Canada; Office of the Vice-President (Research)

Event Listing 2024-05-02 19:00:00 2024-05-02 21:00:00 America/St_Johns We Have a Problem with Tech Pollution: Algorithms and Other Recipes for Destruction Memorial’s Royal Society of Canada’s Fellows and College Members are launching a new speaker’s series … Research at the Centre of the Edge.   Join us on May 2 for the inaugural event featuring the research of Dr. Joshua Lepawsky, Department of Geography.   Dr. Lepawsky is recognized globally as an expert on e-waste. His research has revealed new insights into e-waste dumping, leading to revised international policies and recycling certification.   The presentation, We have a problem with tech pollution: Algorithms and other recipes for destruction, will explore current trends indicating that over 100 million tonnes of electronics (e-waste) will be discarded annually from 2030-2040. Even more alarming, larger amounts of pollution and waste result from the mining for, and the manufacturing of, electronics. Discussions will include what will happen to the environment if we don’t make changes and what immediate steps can be taken?   All are welcome. Wooden Walls Distilling, 140 Harbour Dr., St. John's Royal Society of Canada; Office of the Vice-President (Research)