Hi All,
ATIS' Next G Alliance (NGA) announced the publication of Sustainable 6G Connectivity - A Powerful Means of Doing Good. This report addresses one of the "Six Audacious Goals" set forth in the NGA Roadmap to 6G, the foundation of the NGA's vision for North American 6G leadership in 6G and beyond.
Sustainable 6G Connectivity - A Powerful Means of Doing Good. Sustainability is deeply woven into the NGA's mission. This paper surveys the research and technology directions required to make the vision of a sustainable 6G system a reality. The overarching mandate is to increase energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption in the pursuit of significantly lower - ideally net-zero - greenhouse gas emissions. The approach set forth in this paper is holistic, covering the information and communications technology (ICT) sector's full environmental impact, including the usage and pollution of air, water, and land through ICT technologies. The paper presents a path toward a sustainable 6G system that spans the entire life cycle of ICT technologies - from material sourcing and mining to manufacturing and supply chain, operation and maintenance, and, ultimately, waste management.
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Michael Roza CPA, CISA, CIA, CC, MBA, Exec MBA
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