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Some people believe that technology cannot reverse the environmental damage caused by human activity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Human innovation has led to both remarkable achievements and widespread environmental devastation, sparking a debate on whether advanced
technology
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 can reverse the harm.
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 essay argues that
technology
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 is ultimately incapable of doing so, as the most profound damage is already permanent and irreversible. On the one hand, it could be argued that technological advancements provide powerful tools to mitigate environmental harm.
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, scientists are developing solutions like carbon capture to reduce emissions, ocean cleanup technologies to combat plastic pollution, and advanced wastewater treatment systems.
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, these innovations demonstrate a proactive approach to managing the symptoms of environmental degradation and can help protect remaining ecosystems from
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 damage.
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, they play a crucial role in slowing the pace of climate change and pollution.
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, the long-term degradation of the environment has led to an irreversible decline in countless
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.
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 the expansion of human activity—from agriculture to urban development—which continuously encroaches on natural habitats,
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 leading to the complete eradication of complex ecosystems.
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, the widespread deforestation for palm oil plantations not only destroys forests but
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 leads to the
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 of keystone
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, causing entire food webs to collapse. By the time humanity develops the
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 to reverse
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, countless more
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 will have vanished from the planet forever.
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 process of
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 is a permanent loss—a void in the biological timeline—that no amount of technological prowess can reverse. In conclusion,
technology
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's capacity to reverse the most significant environmental damage is limited. The permanent
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 of
species
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 and the destruction of habitats are undeniable realities.

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task
Have a clear view at the start and stay with it through the essay.
task
Add a small look at the other side, then show why your view is right.
language
Use simple and short sentences. Keep ideas easy to read.
coherence
Link ideas with easy words like first, next, also, but, so.
content
Give simple facts or dates to back points.
task
Clear stance and conclusion.
coherence
Good order of ideas and use of examples.
content
Examples support main ideas.
Your opinion

Don’t put your opinion unless you are asked to give it.

If the question asks what you think, you MUST give your opinion to get a good score.

Don’t leave your opinion until the conclusion.

Here are examples of instructions that require you to give your opinion:

...do you agree or disagree?...do you think...?...your opinion...?

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