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Technology and the Environment (Impacts of technology on the environment…
Technology and the Environment
Impacts of technology on the environment
climate
global warming
fossil fuels
rainforests
deforestation
poaching
pollution
carbon dioxide
waste
trash
urbanization
rare materials
fossil fuels
raw materials
palm oil
increases inequalities
child labor
modern-day slavery
encourages over-consumption/ excessive consumption
planned obsolescence
perceived obsolescence
"unfashionable" items
can be positive
public transport
reduced cost of recycling
optimizes processes to use less energy
Potential actions to take
sustainable development
fix/repair devices
ethical production
buy local
zero waste
recycle
prevention
awareness campaigns
public shaming
media and advertizing
direct action
march
demonstrations
strikes
boycotts
governmental action
limiting laws
taxes
environmental initiatives
court action for companies not respecting the environment
Ethical aspects
addiction to technology
incompatibility of profits & the environment
sourcing palm oïl (cheaper)
balance to be successful
pursue environmental initiatives
make money
profits
shareholders
no profits = unemployment for employees
righteous or unrighteous
improving humanity's standard of living
Main actors
Companies
factories
manufacturing
exportation
delocalization
off-shoring
sustainability
green initiatives
greenwashing
priorities
make profits
make decisions
performance goals
reduce costs
economic growth
capitalization
competing
shareholders
Consumers
amusing
unfashionable
to consume
living conditions
NGOs
Greenpeace
public shaming
campaigns
publicity
WWF (World Wildlife Fund)
Government
boost the economy
encourage consumption
manipulate interest rates to stimulate spending
cut taxes
deregulate business
Media
power of social media