Environmental problems are caused by technological development. Some people say that the solution to these problems is for everyone to lead a simpler way of life while others say that technology can solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some
people
suggest that technological progress leads to aggregating environmental problems. With the trend of technological progress,
people
pursue
the
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quality of
life
which results in various environmental problems. To combat environmental
issue
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issues
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, some suggest leading a simpler
way
of
life
,
on the other hand
, others recommend
technology
itself
is
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as
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a possible solution. Both
view
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will be discussed in the following paragraphs. In my opinion, I support that
technology
can cope with environmental
problem
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problems
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. A simpler
way
of
a
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life
can reduce the desire of
people
which can alleviate the pressure on water, land,
air
and other natural resources. Technological enhancement has led to the rise of factories which enables mass production of goods and products
in
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low
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cost.
For example
, the factories of fast fashion industries produce affordable clothes.
Due to
a lower price,
people
do not think carefully before they buy
the
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clothes
and
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which
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results in wastage. At the same time, lots of sewage have been discharged in the progress of production. With a simple
way
of
life
,
people
will have less desire
on
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clothes, food, travelling
and
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etc
..
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Hence
, with a lower demand
on
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for
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these products, extra
waste
and pollutants can be avoided.
Nevertheless
,
technology
is the key to
mitigate
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pollution. Personally, the merits brought by
technology
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technological
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advancement outweigh the demerits brought by it.
Firstly
, the breakthrough in renewable energy
technology
e.g. nuclear, water, wind, solar etc. provides the community with
sustainable
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energy supply.
Secondly
, recycling
technology
assists in reducing
waste
.
For example
, a local environmental activist has built a factory which
use
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worms to
dispose
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food
waste
sourced from nearby food factories and communities.
Thirdly
,
technology
helps to combat
air
pollution.
For example
, the introduction of electric
car
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cars
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makes the
air
cleaner in the urban area.
To conclude
, it is undeniable that technological development has caused some negative impacts on
environment
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the environment
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. A change in our
life style
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lifestyle
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can be a
way
to alleviate the problem.
However
, I believe that it is essential to provide a sustainable environment to our future generation
through
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introducing
renewable
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a renewable
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energy supply,
curbing
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and curbing
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amount
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the amount
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of
waste
and
air
pollutants.
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