Impact of technology on environment
- 1. Impact of technology on environment Prepared by- Nikhil Kaushal Roll no.- 436/18
- 2. What is environment ? Environment is the total sum of all the surrounding of the living organisms, including natural forces and other living things.
- 3. What is technology ? The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry. Machinery and devices developed from scientific knowledge.
- 4. Analyzing the impact It has become very difficult to analyze the impact created on our lives through certain advanced introduced technologies. People, environment and the society has also impacted through the increase in use of technologies. The methods of using technology determine whether it will create positive or negative effects.
- 5. Why people consider the use of technology harmful? Technology is not harmful to the individual or to the society, it is the people itself who are creating misuse of the technology and named it harmful for their own benefits.
- 7. Preservation of forests The introduction of computer systems into both the home and work environments has put an end to the need to have reams of paper files; in the long-run these simple changes will have a considerable impact on the environment and help to preserve forests.
- 8. Recycling Technologies Recycling technology will also help to eliminate waste. While technology is blamed for much of the pollution that contributes to global warming, it may also provide the solution to the problem.
- 9. New methods of generating electricity Research into new methods of generating power and electricity is abundant; experts hope to find cleaner, renewable sources of energy to replace the finite supply of fossil fuels and reduce global warming and climate change.
- 10. Electric cars No carbon emissions. They do not contribute to air pollution, meaning they are cleaner and less harmful to human health, animals, plants, and water.
- 11. The best is yet to come… Everyday new technologies are being introduced which tends to boost food production, improve infrastructure, improve healthcare and provide sanitation facilities could dramatically change the quality of life in the developing world.
- 13. Environmental Degradation Environmental degradation is a growing concern as continued industrialization is being witnessed mostly in developed countries.
- 14. Habitat Loss Habitat loss or alteration through land clearance (e.g. as a consequence of raw material demand or development of site).
- 15. Contamination The chemical contamination of the environment through the release of wastes that have a direct toxic effect on flora and fauna (e.g. pesticides). This alters the normal functionality of ecosystem.
- 16. Pollution Emission of large quantity of gases such as CO2 in the air by large industries causes air pollution which in turn has degraded environment immensely. Disposal of waste into the rivers and water systems. Noise pollution from weapons testing and usage, industries in their routine production processes.
- 17. Global Warming Enhanced global warming (i.e. greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxides). There is more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere today than at any point in the last 800,000 years.
- 18. Conclusion In conclusion, higher percentage of environmental problems is a direct result of technology mismanagement by innovators and users. A small portion of environmental issues relate to economic, social and natural changes results from human activities. Environmental pollution, ecological systems disturbances, depletion of natural resources and climatic changes resulting from global warming are technologically influenced. Technology is significant in development and increased productivity to satisfy human need, but uncontrolled technology impacts environment negatively.
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