How does research and technology affect the environment?

Answer 1

The industrial revolution and the use of fossil fuels has, as an example , allowed us to cut down forests rapidly, deplete fish stocks, pollute the air and waterways, and all these things threaten biodiversity. But , technology can also help us turn the corner and repair the damage being done by our use of non-renewable energy. For instance, computers and satellites are helping scientists to understand how human activity is affecting the planet, and technology has found ways of harnessing renewable energy, and growing food more efficiently. The internet has hightened environmental awareness , and the importance of maintaining biodiversity.

Answer 2

Some positive impacts of technology are: we can find the Acidic or basic levels of water and soil samples to determine whether the habitat is stable, new energy producing machines such as wind turbines help reduce the need for coal, hybrid, electric, and the Japanese latest experiment the hydro car reduce the need for burning fossil fuels that emit large sums of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

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Answer 3

Research and technology can help protect our environment by providing cleaner energy sources, better ways to deal with waste and improved methods for cleaning up pollution.

Answer 4

If we can believe the environmentalists, negatively.

Answer 5

Positive effect of technology is to improve life style & safety of human life, as well as improve the environment of this planet for the future.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

i think green technologies play an important role in terms of having the environment.

Answer 8

1. Science affect our environment through pollution

Answer 9

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