Al Gore: Embedded Tech Can Help Heal the Earth

By Chris Preimesberger  |  Posted 04-03-2007
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Conservationist envisions electronet—or smart grid—and improved efficiency in IT components to help lower power consumption and "greenhouse gas" emissions in future years. (LinuxDevices.com)

Former Vice President Al Gore told Embedded Systems Conference keynote attendees in San Jose, Calif. today that energy-efficient IT systems of the future—many containing embedded processors—will be a major factor in helping overcome the climate problems the Earth is now facing.

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