Modern Technology's Negative Effects On The Environment

Over the last few years, technology has advanced and grown exponentially as humanity has continued to find new ways to create and innovate through to the twenty-first century. The advent of several new technologies has improved the standard of living of people everywhere and has made what would have been daunting tasks twenty of thirty years ago simple, such as being able to search for information by browsing the internet as opposed to having to search for the information by reading physical material like books and magazines. Modern technology has also improved transportation, education and even communication. While it is undeniable that our lives have been made much easier, modern technology has had an impact on more than just our lives, but

Chief amongst the problems caused by modern technology is pollution. As countries continue to develop rapidly and as more rural areas in the world undergo urbanization, pollution is an issue that will only get worse in the foreseeable future unless a significant change takes place. This is a serious problem for us as it not only negatively impacts our environment but also damages our health. One form of pollution that is widespread is air pollution. Common examples of causes for air pollution include the smoke from factories and the carbon emissions from automobiles. Factories manufacture goods and products using modern machinery. Automobiles not only damage the environment through the carbon dioxides they emit, but also through the manufacturing products, where they are put together in industrial factories. As more and more countries are developing at a rapid rate, the demand for cars is rising as well, as they have become a necessary commodity in today’s urban world. There are also less major forms of air pollution, such as the gas from a cooking stove in a household. However, the small things add up to make a big difference. Another form of pollution is noise pollution. While generally considered less harmful than air pollution, most people do not understand the detrimental effect noise pollution has on

However, some of the technology developed recently can be used to fix the damage or at least play a part in reversing it to an extent. For example, Google have jointly developed a tool with some partners to help better monitor the forests of the world in order to manage deforestation. The tool utilizes the latest technology in data sharing and satellite tracking to provide a real-time, interactive forest monitoring system. The system consists of high-quality, interactive maps of forests all over the world, made possible through the use of satellite technology. The system also displays information detailing changes in the landscape of the forests caused by logging, disease, fires and other natural causes. Using the information provided and monitoring the forests in real-time allows authorities to identify when illegal deforestation is taking place. In addition to this, a more simplified version of the technology is available to the public, raising awareness amongst regular people and allowing the public to hold authorities responsible for the decisions they make regarding the forests of the world. Social media is also a relatively new technology that can play a large part in spreading word quickly and raising awareness for several problems, including