How to make your computations greener

These eight simple rules can help make your computational work more sustainable. Computational tools have been around for decades, but the past few years have seen a tectonic shift toward embracing computational technologies, particularly AI, and integrating them into research and development. But what impact do these tools have on the environment? Unlike watching masses of single-use plastic pile up in your lab trash, computational tools have environmental impacts that aren't visible straight away. Associated data centers require vast amounts of energy and water and can have a negative impact on the environment in which they are located. As technology...