This is mostly because of the energy used to manufacture, transport and operate such equipment. Still, many experts say ICTs offer the best chance for reducing greenhouse gases.
这主要是由制造、运输和操作该电子设备所耗费的能源造成的。然而,很多专家称,信息和通信技术也未减少温室气体排放提供了最好的机会。
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Alan Finlay is with the Association for Progressive Communications. He also helped to prepare the GISWatch report.
Alan Finlay在进步通信协会工作。他还在帮助准备全球信息社会观察报告。
He says the effect of using ICTs to build cleaner environments is far more powerful than their harmful effects.
他说,为建设更清洁的环境,应用信息和通信技术所带来利远大于弊。