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An

"environment" is the whole of surrounding things. environment refers to the biological, physical and social things on the earth or in inhabitable space outside the earth's atmosphere.

Generally,

Technology

is the application of sciences for the human benefit. is also the technique by which human can transform nature to have their basic requirements satisfied.

Technology

rise of a leisure class A more informed society Sets the stage for more complex learning tasks Increases multi-tasking Global networking Cheaper prices Greater specialization in jobs
The

Pollution

is a serious problem in a technologically advanced society (acid rain) increase in transportation technology has brought congestion in some areas forms of danger existing as a consequence of new forms of technology, such as the first generation of nuclear reactors

The

New

New

forms of entertainment, such as video games and internet access could have possible social effects on areas such as academic performance some diseases and disorders, such as fatness separation of singular human interaction. Technology has increased the need to talk to more people faster. change

Increased probability of

Social

Immediate climate

Biotechnology Nuclear

technology Information technology Pharmacology Nanotechnology Laser technology

POSITIVE IMPACTS Increased crop yield. Shelf life of vegetables and fruits is increased. Seedless varieties are produced. Changes in genes can get rid of certain diseases. NEGATIVE IMPACTS By all these techniques we are interfering with the laws of nature and due to this sometimes serious accidents can take place.

They release

radioactive wastes. Nuclear wastes cause air , water as well as soil pollution. Cause serious health problems such as skin cancer, lung cancer, skin diseases etc. Emit various green house gases. Generate various stable substances which cannot be degraded by any means.

Increased

exploitation and loss of scarce

resources. Higher requirement to materials and chemicals. Increased energy demand . Increased waste production . Increased use of disposable systems. Disassembly and recycling problems.

Increased

pollution. Increased health hazards. Misuse of natural resources. Increased energy consumption. Increased global warming due to increase in harmful radiations.

in water bodies due to the release of harmful chemicals. Killing of aquatic organisms. One chemical cause relief from one problem but causes other harmful effect. Causes serious respiratory problems. Causes job sickness.
Pollution

Harmful

radiations cause serious health

hazards. Increased energy consumption. Causes extinction of certain species. Causes global warming due to increased radiations. Causes serious natural disasters. Causes abrupt climatic changes.

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