Developments in science and technology have caused environmental problems. Some people think that a simpler way of life will protect the environment, while others believe that science and technology can solve environmental problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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It is hard to deny that a simpler lifestyle can reduce the consumption of all kinds of resources.
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a fact leads some
people
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the opinion that
this
way
of
life
will protect our environment.
However
, I firmly believe that the development of
science
and
technology
is the best
way
to tackle the environmental challenge.
First
, most
people
were used to enjoying the convenience and wealth which are all provided by modern
technology
. To be more specific, all the things
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around
arround
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around
us like
equipments
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, facilities and
constructions
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, are the results of
science
and
technologies
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technology
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. If we choose a simpler
way
of
life
which means keeping away from cutting-edge technologies, we would give up the high-level quality of
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and come back to an ancient lifestyle. In
this
way
, most
people
have to
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their job and
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a farmer to feed themselves.
In addition
, we are likely to
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online nowadays, but in a simpler
way
, not only can we not use the internet at home, but we would find there are so few commodities we can buy in stores. Overall, the try that
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people
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give up their present
life
is unfeasible and impossible. There is an opinion that considering the boom
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global
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population, there will be not enough
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resources
resource
resouces
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resources
for us to exploit
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our planet.
Such
a fact dedicates that human
being
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beings
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should return back a simpler
way
of
life
and reduce the
consuming
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of resources including but not limited
water
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, electricity and oil.
As a result
, we will get
a long term benefits
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and
positive
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perspective in the future. But as the statement is examined meticulously, we can find that it is in fact
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lame since that with the
developing
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of
technology
and
science
, we recognise our earth deeply.
Thus
scientists
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find
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many new resources like solar, wind power and so on which could provide power for our
live
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constantly. In conclusion, I think going back to an ancient lifestyle is unfeasible and impossible in the modern age. The most effective
way
to overcome environmental problems is
keeping
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developing
technology
and
science
step by step. It is true that many offenders will return to prison after being released as they find it difficult to come back to society. I firmly believe that it is a joint effort from both government and individual citizens that can overcome
this
challenge. In conclusion, I maintain that financial situation and cultural background combined
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the problem. From my perspective, effective policies and individual actions can tackle it to some extent.
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