Developments in technology have brought various environmental problems. Some believe that people need to live simpler lives to solve environmental problems. Others, however, believe technology is the way to solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Technology
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has evolved with mankind. Since the stone age era, inventions have been ruling the world. With companies investing huge sums of money in new tech, let's not forget the impact of the same on the flora and fauna of the motherland. In
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has been a boon or a bane
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has introduced us to laptops
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computers
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smart phones
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cars, headphones, speakers.
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has helped in solving environmental problems
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as waste water treatment
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plastic recycling and biodegradable composting.
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has resulted in fuel efficient electric cars which results in less pollution. It has
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lead to energy conservation of the natural resources. Waste water treatment is effective in protecting the marine ecosystem
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Low use of CFC in fridges and
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has resulted in a lower impact on global warming. Technological advancement has only led to impact the environment. In conclusion,
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only has brought environmental problems in the world. Inadvertently, we cannot ignore
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but need to be aware of the problems it brings along.
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