Developments of technology are causing environmental problems. Some people think the solution is that everyone accepts a simpler life, while others believe that technology can solve there problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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Despite the fact that
technology
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advances
have brought about many benefits to
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daily life, the problem of environmental pollution has not efficiently been solved
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but rather been aggravated.
Therefore
, some people argue that individuals should
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a simpler life, while others believe that
technology
can solve the dilemma. It seems to me that
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use of
technology
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over reliance
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on
technology
by factories are the two reasons that may contribute to the problem. There is no doubt that the public
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not utilize
technology
is unrealistic. Because
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advances
can bring us more benefits.
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, due to the mobile phone, it is more convenient for us to contact
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someone and attain
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useful information from the internet.
Besides
, some people like scientists have to use these state-of-the-art products to cope with
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difficult tasks and establish models for the purpose of
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.
Therefore
, it is not feasible for everyone to accept
this
kind of life without technical products.
Moreover
, it can solve people’s problems,
although
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technology
will
detrimental
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be detrimental
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to the environment.
For example
, students can take online lessons via computer which solved the problem that students cannot be taught during the epidemic. Compared to not
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technology
, it is obvious that
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it moderately will
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for social
advances
.
However
, even if we appreciate that, the factories have to generate products and discharge the sewage and waste into the river or release harmful gases. Given the above argument, it is reasonable to conclude that
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advances
is
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a double-edged sword which
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profound influence for either good or harm on people.
However
, we still need to continue to promote the development of science and
technology
, because only
then
can a better environment be created,
such
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green energy.
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