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Each episode we discuss the latest news regarding how to reduce the emissions of software and how the industry is dealing with its own environmental impact. Brought to you by The Green Software Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Is Using LLMs for Tech Standards Work Actually Greener?

    2일 전

    Is Using LLMs for Tech Standards Work Actually Greener?

    Chris Adams invites Joseph Cook, Arctic scientist and GSF Head of R&D, to explore the latest developments in green software and the growing pressure on the tech industry to balance innovation with sustainability. From AI and energy use to policy, measurement, and infrastructure, the conversation highlights the challenges behind building a greener digital future while sharing practical insights for developers and organizations navigating this rapidly changing space. Learn more about our people: Chris Adams: LinkedIn | GitHub | WebsiteJoseph Cook: LinkedIn | Substack Find out more about the GSF: The Green Software Foundation Website Sign up to the Green Software Foundation Newsletter Resources: Software Carbon Intensity (SCI) Specification | GSF [00:44]SCI-Web documents and consensus so far | GitHub/W3C [02:08]Creating a standard for measuring software carbon intensity for the Web Assemblies | Green Software Foundation [02:22]Harmony v2 - Equilibrium Line [06:06]AI can help humans find common ground in democratic deliberation | Science [07:03]Energy and AI – Analysis - IEA [39:28]Why Anthropic’s ultra-dirty deal shouldn’t surprise you at all – Ketan Joshi [46:16]How NOT to build a data center | Energy, Extended Harmony v2 - Equilibrium Line Substack [51:50] If you enjoyed this episode then please either: Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on The Green Software Foundation YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Twitter, Github and LinkedIn! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54분
  2. The Week in Green Software: Carbon Debt, Energy Smells, and the Missing Water Story in AI

    5월 21일

    The Week in Green Software: Carbon Debt, Energy Smells, and the Missing Water Story in AI

    Live from Green IO, Tzviya and Kate are joined by Niki Manoledaki and Susannah Hill as they share highlights and key takeaways from the conference, exploring how sustainability is becoming a bigger priority across the tech industry. From practical engineering strategies to broader conversations around AI, infrastructure, and digital responsibility, the episode captures the energy of the event while unpacking what these discussions mean for developers and organizations trying to build greener software. Learn more about our people: Kate Goldenring: LinkedIn | WebsiteTzviya Siegman: LinkedIn | WebsiteNiki Manoledaki: LinkedIn | WebsiteSusannah Hill: LinkedIn | Website Find out more about the GSF: The Green Software Foundation Website Sign up to the Green Software Foundation Newsletter Resources: Green IO New York Conference May 13th to 14th 2026 [06:09]Shaolei Ren: AI consumes a lot of water — but why? | TED Talk [12:41]Kepler | CNCF [15:30] Events: State of the fossil-free Internet: Public Briefing | 27 May 4:00pm CET (Virtual) [47:35]Green IO Amsterdam - Where IT leaders tackle Sustainability challenges | 9 Jun 6:00pm CEST (Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam) [48:35]Environmental Sustainability TCG | CNCF [47:53] If you enjoyed this episode then please either: Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on The Green Software Foundation YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Twitter, Github and LinkedIn! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51분
  3. TWiGS: The New Push for Comparable AI Carbon Data

    5월 14일

    TWiGS: The New Push for Comparable AI Carbon Data

    TWiGS hosts Adi and Valeria explore the latest conversations shaping green software, from the environmental impact of AI and data centers to the growing push for better measurement and accountability in tech. They discuss how developers, companies, and policymakers are responding to rising energy demands, while highlighting practical ideas for building more efficient and sustainable digital systems. It’s a thoughtful look at the challenges behind modern computing and the opportunities to rethink how software is designed and operated. Learn more about our people: Aditya Manglik: LinkedIn | GitHub | WebsiteValeria Salis: LinkedIn | GitHub | Website Find out more about the GSF: The Green Software Foundation Website Sign up to the Green Software Foundation Newsletter News: Built to Measure: How SCI, Impact Framework, and Carmen Make Software Measurable | GSF [02:35] AI, energy, and the new rules of cloud sustainability competition | Computer Weekly [16:41] AI model cards in carbon.txt and an AI Sustainability Directory - Green Web Foundation [30:44]  Events: Call for speakers for Green IO Conferences in 2026 [40:19]  If you enjoyed this episode then please either: Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on The Green Software Foundation YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Twitter, Github and LinkedIn! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44분
  4. The Week in Green Software: Asynchronous and Unreliable

    5월 7일

    The Week in Green Software: Asynchronous and Unreliable

    Host Anne Currie chats to Sara Bergman and they unpack the latest developments in green software, exploring how AI growth, infrastructure demands, and policy shifts are reshaping the sustainability conversation. They discuss the real-world impact of energy use, the importance of better measurement and transparency, and the practical steps teams can take to build more efficient systems. It’s a grounded look at the tradeoffs behind modern software and how the industry can move toward more responsible innovation. Learn more about our people: Anne Currie: LinkedIn | GitHub | WebsiteSara Bergman: LinkedIn | GitHub | Website Find out more about the GSF: The Green Software Foundation Website Sign up to the Green Software Foundation Newsletter News: Asynchronous and Unreliable Episode 1 [05:37]How to improve AI efficiency beyond cost optimisation | Computer Weekly [09:58]Towards Green AI: Decoding the Energy of LLM Inference in Software Development | Arxiv [21:59]annecurrie.com [34:02] Greenhouse Gas Protocol changes can bring trust back to climate accounting | Utility Dive [37:44] Green Software Maturity Matrix | GSF [40:22] Where AI Runs Determines Water Stress | ESS Open Archive  If you enjoyed this episode then please either: Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on The Green Software Foundation YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Twitter, Github and LinkedIn! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46분
  5. The Week in Green Software: Tokens, Water, and Transparency

    4월 30일

    The Week in Green Software: Tokens, Water, and Transparency

    Tzviya Siegman and Kate Goldenring dive into the latest stories shaping green software, from the rising energy demands of AI to the practical tradeoffs developers face when building more efficient systems. They explore new ideas around measuring impact, smarter infrastructure choices, and how industry and policy are starting to respond. The conversation brings together real-world challenges and emerging solutions, showing how sustainability is quickly becoming a core part of modern software development. Learn more about our people: Chris Adams: LinkedIn | GitHub | WebsiteKate Goldenring: LinkedIn | WebsiteTzviya Siegman: LinkedIn | Website Find out more about the GSF: The Green Software Foundation Website Sign up to the Green Software Foundation Newsletter News:7 Ways to More Frugal AI | BetterTech [02:04]Where AI Runs Determines Water Stress | ESS Open Archive [09:54]US tech firms successfully lobbied EU to keep datacentre emissions secret | The Guardian [18:14] Resources:The ML.ENERGY Leaderboard [08:04] TWiGS: Who Pays for AI’s Energy Footprint? - Environment Variables Ep133 [09:15]TWiGS: Green AI Tradeoffs - Environment Variables Ep139 [20:43] Events:Measuring Software "at Scale" 5 May 6:30 pm CEST (Karlsruhe) [27:53] Call for Speakers | GreenIO [28:13]Call for Papers | HotCarbon [28:27] If you enjoyed this episode then please either: Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on The Green Software Foundation YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Twitter, Github and LinkedIn! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30분
  6. The Week in Green Software: CSRD and the SCI Standard

    4월 23일

    The Week in Green Software: CSRD and the SCI Standard

    This Week in Green Software, hosts Carlos and Adi cover the latest developments in green software, including new insights into measuring and reducing the energy impact of digital systems. They explore research challenging common assumptions about efficiency, highlight practical tools for tracking software emissions, and discuss ongoing challenges in standardizing measurement. They also broaden the conversation around digital sustainability, emphasizing that it extends beyond carbon to include social and economic factors. Learn more about our people: Aditya Manglik: LinkedIn | GitHub | WebsiteCarlos Pignatoro: LinkedIn | GitHub | Website Find out more about the GSF: The Green Software Foundation Website Sign up to the Green Software Foundation Newsletter News:The SCI Standard: Providing the Software Emissions Data CSRD Needs | GSF [03:35]Green Prompting: Characterizing Prompt-driven Energy Costs of LLM Inference | Adamska et al. [13:19]GitHub - LLM Energy Lab | Adora Foundation [20:25]YouTube - I Can’t Sell You Laptops Anymore [30:43] Events:Sustainable AI for Climate Tech Founders (April 22 at 1:00 pm PDT - San Francisco) [37:55]Sustainable AI (April 23 at 6:00 pm CEST - Utrecht) [38:10] If you enjoyed this episode then please either: Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on The Green Software Foundation YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Twitter, Github and LinkedIn! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41분
  7. The Week in Green Software: Green AI Tradeoffs

    4월 16일

    The Week in Green Software: Green AI Tradeoffs

    Host Kate Goldenring is joined by Chris Adams to explore how the Software Carbon Intensity (SCI) standard can help companies meet new EU sustainability reporting requirements, shifting green software from best practice to audited obligation. They also discuss research on “green prompting,” showing that specific words can significantly impact AI energy use, along with new tools that reveal real-time energy consumption in AI workflows. They close by examining how rising AI demand is increasing hardware costs and disrupting the refurbished laptop market. Learn more about our people: Chris Adams: LinkedIn | GitHub | WebsiteKate Goldenring: LinkedIn | Website Find out more about the GSF: The Green Software Foundation Website Sign up to the Green Software Foundation Newsletter News:The SCI Standard: Providing the Software Emissions Data CSRD Needs | GSF [02:47]Green Prompting: Characterizing Prompt-driven Energy Costs of LLM Inference | Adamska et al. [29:40]I Can’t Sell You Laptops Anymore [44:30]  Resources:Green Metrics Tool | green-coding.io [19:25] Cardamon [19:48]Briefing 1 - XBRL and materiality briefing video | Chris Adams [21:18] Deck 1 - XBRL and materiality carbon.txt - Green Web Foundation [25:48]A validator for carbon.txt files, and linked documents in them · GitHub [26:51]Introducing our new work on carbon.txt - Green Web Foundation GitHub - ml-energy/zeus: Measure and optimize the energy consumption of your AI applications! We know AI can use loads of energy. So why isn't it visible at the point of use when you use it? Is it because it's just too hard to show it? | Chris Adams [34:30] How to use GenAI models if you care about the energy they consume | Chris Adams GitHub - Energy and Carbon Tracking for OpenCode Release Guide: CO2.js v0.18 - Green Web Foundation [40:31]Putting things in perspective: Data center investments now on par with renewables, oil and gas [49:14] Events:Sustainable AI for Climate Tech Founders (April 22, 1:00 pm PDT - San Francisco) [51:32]Sustainable AI (April 23, 6:00 pm CEST - Utrecht) [51:41]HotCarbon Workshop  If you enjoyed this episode then please either: Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on The Green Software Foundation YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Twitter, Github and LinkedIn! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54분
  8. The Week in Green Software: Does Faster AI mean Greener AI?

    4월 9일

    The Week in Green Software: Does Faster AI mean Greener AI?

    Hosts Adi and Valeria cover new research showing that faster AI models do not always use less energy, especially when multiple models run in parallel. They highlight how the lack of standardized metrics makes it difficult to fairly compare energy efficiency and can lead to inconsistent reporting. They also discuss a curated set of open-source tools for measuring software energy use and why measurement is a critical but challenging first step. Finally, they explore a broader view of digital sustainability beyond carbon and highlight the launch of the Green Software Foundation website as a key resource. Learn more about our people: Aditya Manglik: LinkedIn | GitHub | WebsiteValeria Salis: LinkedIn | GitHub | Website Find out more about the GSF: The Green Software Foundation Website Sign up to the Green Software Foundation Newsletter News:Benchmarking the Energy Savings with Speculative Decoding Strategies | ACL Anthology [02:11]A Curated List of Open-source Software‑only Energy Efficiency Measurement Tools: A GitHub Mining Study [12:32]What do we mean by Digital Sustainability? | Catherine Mulligan [19:33]Green Software Foundation [25:42] Green Software Movement [27:21] Events:When Sustainable Product Design Becomes Strategic Advantage | 7 Apr 5:00pm CEST (Virtual) [28:17] GreenOps PowerBI Dashboard | 7 Apr 6:30pm CEST (Karlsruhe, hybrid) [28:32]CodeCarbon x Pruna x Ecologits Frugal AI Party | 8 Apr 6:00pm CEST (Paris) [28:51]Singapore Conference April 14th to 15th 2026 | 14-15 Apr (Singapore) [29:18] If you enjoyed this episode then please either: Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on The Green Software Foundation YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Twitter, Github and LinkedIn! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33분
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Each episode we discuss the latest news regarding how to reduce the emissions of software and how the industry is dealing with its own environmental impact. Brought to you by The Green Software Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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