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The advance of modern technology has had significant effects on the environment. Do you think the advantages of modern technology outweigh the disadvantages?

The effects of modern technology on the environment is an increasing concern for many people around the world. While it can be argued that technology benefits the environment in many ways, another opinion is that there are also several disadvantages that need to be considered. In this essay I will examine the benefits and drawbacks of this issue and provide my overall opinion. There are a number of beneficial effects that technology has on the environment. Perhaps the most important of these is the production of clean energy. For example, solar panels and windmills can produce electricity without releasing carbon emissions into the atmosphere. Secondly, technology can help scientists to gather valuable information about the natural world. Th e more information we have about species, the better we are able to protect them. Despite these arguments, technology can also be disadvantageous to the environment. Few will argue that the main drawback is that the technological revolution has caused a lot of pollution. Two clear examples of this are the carbon emissions which are released by vehicles and power stations, and the plastics which pollute our oceans. I am of the opinion that technology has had an overall negative effect on the natural world. However, if scientists and governments continue to research this area, technology can be used to create a clean and safe environment for future generations.

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