Humanity faces a great number of environmental challenges, including: resource depletion, ecosystem service deterioration, pollu
tion, biodiversity loss and climate change. Technology and research have both had positive and negative effects on the environment. Evaluate the impact of scientific research and technology on the environment. What are some ways that scientific research has harmed the environment. Choose ALL that apply. A) Research has led to the depletion of natural resources. Eliminate B) Air, water, heat and noise pollution can all be caused by producing and using technology. C) Scientific research has led to widespread increases in carbon emissions which has led to global climate change. D) Scientific research has caused widespread habitat disturbance and destruction as scientists have invaded ecosystems. E) Manufacturing technology creates large amounts of waste, and used computers and electronics get thrown out when they break or become outdated.
Technological advancement has led to growth of industries and manufacturing units and hence the net production of goods. This has led to the use of natural resources and release of pollution of all forms. Environmental research leads to intrusion into niche habitats and hence causes its destruction.
