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Computer Science in Sustainability

Using technology to build a more sustainable future

Can computer science make the world a better place? Yes! Computational sustainability is an emerging field that seeks to use computer science to balance the development of a sustainable future. As the world continues to grow and find new solutions to old problems, computer science is the way to bridge the gap between technology and sustainability. There are organizations around the world dedicating their efforts and programming expertise to address sustainability issues.

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