{"id":3731,"date":"2022-09-28T20:58:25","date_gmt":"2022-09-28T20:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fitadelphia.com\/?p=3731"},"modified":"2022-09-28T20:58:25","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T20:58:25","slug":"5-bad-effects-of-technology-in-environment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fitadelphia.com\/index.php\/2022\/09\/28\/5-bad-effects-of-technology-in-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Bad Effects Of Technology In Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Updated On 02\/05\/2022&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindcontroversy.com\/author\/rangaspir\/\">ranga nr<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The effect of technology on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindcontroversy.com\/how-to-save-the-environment\/\">the environment<\/a>&nbsp;is so huge that there are drastic climate changes worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The damage is seen in the form of global warming, extinction of birds, plants, and also a greater propensity for diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The summers are getting super hot while the winters are getting very chill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, the cold countries are experiencing less cold while hot is experiencing colder and vice-versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This makes normal living quite tough than usual. We may need to adopt comforts like air condition systems to tackle the change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But this will be detrimental to the animals, plants, and climate as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These changes are due to increased pollution, heat generation, inactive life habits, and excess reliance on gadgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">negative effects of technology on the environment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) Increase in Travel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This point might seem awkward but, we indeed travel a lot nowadays than in the past.<\/li><li>Previously people used to travel very little due to the lack of automobiles.<\/li><li>But due to enhanced technology and speed in automobiles, we travel more and unnecessarily sometimes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindcontroversy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Travel_technology_effect.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindcontroversy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Travel_technology_effect.jpg?ezimgfmt=rs:562x358\/rscb8\/ng:webp\/ngcb8\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11445\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>By this, we contribute to air pollution directly. We go on tours around the world and even on long drives.<\/li><li>This was done even previously when the technology was low. But then the chances of pollution were meager.<\/li><li>We relied on horses, camels, and bulls to travel by road. By seas, we relied on large boats and vessels.<\/li><li>These methods of travel are time-consuming but are less polluting.<\/li><li>But current technology is so advanced that we travel from one part of the world to another in a short time.<\/li><li>This is great but has a greater risk for human life and the environment.<\/li><li>The pollution generated from these travels is huge. It is in air, water, and even noise pollution types. These pollutions pose health hazards.<\/li><li>Also, there is a lack of physical exercise, and we develop sedentary habits.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) Excess power consumption<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindcontroversy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/excess_energy.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindcontroversy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/excess_energy.jpg?ezimgfmt=rs:552x307\/rscb8\/ng:webp\/ngcb8\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11457\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Power consumption is high due to technology.<\/li><li>We use technology in education, the workplace, at home, and even in remote places. We are addicted to television, smartphones, and other gadgets.<\/li><li>So we always need electric energy to make them work non-stop.<\/li><li>This electric energy is generated by the use of fossil or nuclear fuels on a large scale. The previous man did not need electricity throughout the day.<\/li><li>He needed it for night lighting. Now he needs it 24 hours and in all the seasons to keep his gadgets running.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) We generate more waste<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindcontroversy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/excess_waste.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindcontroversy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/excess_waste.jpg?ezimgfmt=rs:588x392\/rscb8\/ng:webp\/ngcb8\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11451\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>We contribute a large amount of toxic waste in the name of technological up-gradation<\/li><li>Previously people used large-sized computers. For this, we needed large monitors, CPUs, separate keyboards, mouse, etc.<\/li><li>Now we tend to use laptops and tablets for their compactness and portability.<\/li><li>They do not have separate parts like monitors, keyboards, etc.<\/li><li>So in upgrading to laptops, all the large-size desktop computers were disposed into the environment.<\/li><li>Similarly, fluorescent bulbs replaced the tungsten bulbs, which were again replaced by incandescent bulbs.<\/li><li>These are highly toxic due to the presence of heavy metals like mercury lead in them.<\/li><li>This can cause a severe life-threatening health issue.<\/li><li>Though older technology is the platform for the development of new technology, we generate much technological waste which is harmful to the environment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) Excess use of gadgets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Now a day we can see many people on the roads, on trains, and even in parks busy on their mobiles or tablets.<\/li><li>This is more of an addiction to gadgets and the apps inside.<\/li><li>This leads to the need for WiFi and other wireless connectivity.<\/li><li>Due to this wireless technology, radiation exposure is high leading to silent health problems.<\/li><li>Even it is believed that some birds also get extinct in the region of these wifi-enabled areas.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5) Excess Deforestation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>There is widespread&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldwildlife.org\/threats\/deforestation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deforestation&nbsp;<\/a>in the name of development, comfort, e<a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldwildlife.org\/threats\/deforestation\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tc<\/a>.<\/li><li>This is possible due to the larger capacity of machinery technology.<\/li><li>We can make a wide clearing of greenery in a very short span and also dig tunnels through the hills and mountains.<\/li><li>Moreover, we layout vast roads by the clearing of greenery around.<\/li><li>Also, this increase in technology makes it easier to build many houses and resorts.<\/li><li>However, it seems enjoyable to humans. It is affecting nature.<\/li><li>Hence we can see the rapid extinction of many plants, birds, and animals due to widespread deforestation.<\/li><li>This is detrimental to the normal environment and climate around.<\/li><li>Countries with a good percentage of forest area have a comparatively friendly environment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">References<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4243514\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Air pollution and health risks due to vehicle traffic<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gdrc.org\/uem\/eco-tour\/envi\/one.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Environmental impact of tourism.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/energy\/learn-about-energy-and-its-impact-environment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Energy and its Impact on the Environment<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/environment\/article\/deforestation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deforestation.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/commentisfree\/2018\/jul\/17\/internet-climate-carbon-footprint-data-centres\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Our phones and gadgets are now endangering the planet<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated On 02\/05\/2022&nbsp;by&nbsp;ranga nr The effect of technology on&nbsp;the environment&nbsp;is so huge that there are drastic climate changes worldwide. 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