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.

The

environment

has been badly affected by the effects of human activities and associated

technology

. Some people argue that we should lead simpler lives to reduce environmental problems, while others believe these problems can be dealt with by using modern

technology

.

This

essay will discuss both views and draw a final conclusion. On the one hand, living simpler lives could be an effective solution to environmental issues. If people do not depend excessively on technological advances

such

as motor vehicles and aircraft, environmental problems like noise and air

pollution

or air

pollution

will be reduced. As a matter of fact, a generation ago, the

environment

was in

better

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good

condition without modern transportation. There is no doubt that motor vehicle emissions are a major cause of atmospheric

pollution

. In the past, people

traveled

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

travelled

on foot or used animals for transport, without using fossil fuels which are a cause of much

pollution

.

Moreover

, leading simpler lives

means

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mean

that humans will not consume

such

a variety of products, resulting in less industrial

pollution

from factories and power plants.

Furthermore

, with fewer industrial zones, there which be a reduction in river and land

pollution

, contributing to a greener and fresher

environment

. Despite less dependence on

technology

might seem a good solution, in some cases, modern

technology

could help to tackle environmental problems. Thanks to the technological development, new ways of protecting the

environment

can be discovered and developed.

For example

, nowadays, people are able to exploit sources of renewable energy

such

as wind and solar power which cause no harm to the

environment

.

Moreover

, the increase in recycling waste turns garbage into new uses which benefit people’s lives.

For instance

, millions of bottles are recycled each year and

this

helps reduce the amount of rubbish accumulated on the land. In conclusion, advanced technologies have environmental advantages and disadvantages. In my opinion, people should employ

technology

wisely to diminish its harmful effects on the

environment

.