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diff --git a/environment.bib b/environment.bib index 4cf7025..872db43 100644 --- a/environment.bib +++ b/environment.bib @@ -99,3 +99,17 @@ abstract = {This work presents an estimation of the global electricity usage that can be ascribed to Communication Technology (CT) between 2010 and 2030. The scope is three scenarios for use and production of consumer devices, communication networks and data centers. Three different scenarios, best, expected, and worst, are set up, which include annual numbers of sold devices, data traffic and electricity intensities/efficiencies. The most significant trend, regardless of scenario, is that the proportion of use-stage electricity by consumer devices will decrease and will be transferred to the networks and data centers. Still, it seems like wireless access networks will not be the main driver for electricity use. The analysis shows that for the worst-case scenario, CT could use as much as 51\% of global electricity in 2030. This will happen if not enough improvement in electricity efficiency of wireless access networks and fixed access networks/data centers is possible. However, until 2030, globally-generated renewable electricity is likely to exceed the electricity demand of all networks and data centers. Nevertheless, the present investigation suggests, for the worst-case scenario, that CT electricity usage could contribute up to 23\% of the globally released greenhouse gas emissions in 2030.}, doi = {10.3390/challe6010117}, } + +@article{vernadsky1945, + title = {The Biosphere and the Noösphere}, + author = {Vernadsky, Vladimir I.}, + year = {1945}, + publisher = {Sigma Xi - The Scientific Research Society}, + journal = {American Scientist}, + issn = {0003-0996,1545-2786}, + volume = {33}, + issue = {1}, + pages = {xxii, 1--12}, + doi = {10.2307/27826043}, + url = {https://monoskop.org/images/5/59/Vernadsky_WI_1945_The_Biosphere_and_the_Noosphere.pdf}, +} diff --git a/physics.bib b/physics.bib index 9331b48..f05bcce 100644 --- a/physics.bib +++ b/physics.bib @@ -1145,3 +1145,27 @@ abstract = {The paper introduces the notion of “entropy harvesting” in physical and biological systems. Various physical and natural systems demonstrate the ability to decrease entropy under external stimuli. These systems, including stretched synthetic polymers, muscles, osmotic membranes and suspensions containing small hydrophobic particles, are called “entropic harvesters”. Entropic force acting in these systems increases with temperature. Harvested entropy may be released as mechanical work. The efficiency of entropy harvesting increases when the temperature is decreased. Natural and artificial energy harvesters are presented. Gravity as an entropic effect is discussed.}, doi = {10.3390/e15062210}, } + +@book{schneider2006, + title = "Into the Cool: Energy Flow, Thermodynamics, and Life", + author = "Eric D. Schneider and Dorion Sagan", + year = "2006", + publisher = "University of Chicago Press", + isbn = "0226739376", + series = "", + edition = "", + volume = "", + url = "", +} + +@book{schneider2008, + title = "La termodinámica de la vida", + author = "Eric D. Schneider and Dorion Sagan", + year = "2008", + publisher = "Tusquets Editores S.A.", + isbn = "978-84-8383-052-9", + series = "", + edition = "1", + volume = "", + url = "", +} |