Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Technology and Environment

Are technology and the environment fated to be together for the rest of eternity? It does seem that way. For every problem that occurs, there is always a new technology that crops up to deal with it. I think that this will continue to occur. The quick fix is almost always some new invention to cure the current crisis. I agree with Celina that the automobile and the current gas and oil crisis is a result of the innovations in technology that we have experienced.

Saving the environment with technology means that the technology that is created can be used in some capacity to keep the balance of the planet. The environment can only support life on Earth if the temperature and atmospheric makeup stay within a range, and if the human population begins to care for all other life on the planet. Technology would help to ensure that the balance is kept so that life can be sustained. This can include, but not limited to, reducing carbon emissions, keeping the fisheries stocked, etc.


Hopefully one of these days, the technology that is created will not just cure the current crisis but be beneficial in many ways including helping people live more efficiently and environmentally friendly. Also, technology could be used in conjunction with corporations to ensure that theyreach goals of zero waste in production.

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