International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI)
Positive and Negative Effects of Technology on the Environment
Vinita kalyansahai Meena Assistant professor of E.A.F.M. Gauri Devi Govt.
College for women, Alwar ( Raj.) 301001
Abstract: This article focuses on the paradoxical ideology that the concept
of environmental technology can save the planet from harm, even though
technology has a very negative impact on the environment. This idea is
supported by his WWF 1, which said that while technology offers the
solution, it is also part of the problem. The term "technology" refers to
the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes and to the
machines and devices developed therefrom. We are currently living in a time
of rapid change. There, technological developments are revolutionizing our
lives, while at the same time plunging us into the depths of catastrophe in
the form of climate change and resource scarcity. This article begins by
discussing the negative environmental impact of technology causing some of
the world's most serious environmental problems, and discusses the
potential for technology to save the planet from the same problem. Finally,
the special environmental technology of gas sensors is considered and how
it contributes to reducing the negative impact on the environment.
I. Introduction Advances in technology have revolutionized our
lives. Today, a variety of services and communications are just a click
away. As technology evolves, you need different resources to support it.
Our lives are so impacted in so many ways by technological advances that it
becomes difficult to describe some of the areas that have been severely
affected. This article discusses the positive and negative impacts of
technology on the environment. Since humans learned to make stone tools two
million years ago, the technology of the Industrial Revolution has driven
the world's positive growth. We all know that technology can do great
things. Sustainable technological progress is essential to the development
of our species. As history has shown, technology can have a huge impact on
our future. However, there are also negative environmental impacts of
technology that should not be ignored.
II. Technology's Positive Impact on the Environment Reducing
Paper Consumption Technology has helped the environment by reducing our
need for paper. With the increasing use of email communication, the
paperless office has become a common culture in the commerce sector.
Reducing the need for paper also reduces deforestation and deforestation.
This allows the country to form a smaller footprint. Reducing Energy
Consumption As the use of technology in offices has increased, various ICT
companies have developed "greener technologies" to overcome the detrimental
effects of computers and accompanying technologies on the environment. .
The introduction of environmentally friendly technologies such as MFPs and
PC power management systems can help businesses that rely heavily on
technology reduce their energy consumption. An example of an MFP is
replacing a laser printer with an MFP. Such devices include facsimiles,
copiers, and printers within a single system. This saves office space and
electronic hardware usage. The long-term goal of green technology is to
build a standard system that allows IT staff and business managers to
compare energy consumption and the steps needed to reduce it. In this way,
the use of energy saving equipment and going paperless have a positive
impact on the environment. Low Carbon Technology Low carbon technology is
another important environmental impact of this technology. This is a type
of technology developed in China, which has the lowest carbon footprint of
any developed country in the world. This low-carbon technology uses
renewable fossil fuels to offset emissions levels that pollute the air.
III. The Adverse Effects of Technology on the Environment Global
Warming The entire planet is experiencing dramatic climate change due to
global warming. This damage has increased the potential for extinction of
plants and birds and the spread of disease. Global warming is caused by
increasing pollution, inactive lifestyles, heat generation, and
over-reliance on technological gadgets. Due to global warming, summers are
getting hotter and winters are getting colder. This made life more
difficult than normal. To solve this problem, we rely on the use of air
conditioners and other electronic devices. Global warming has been shown to
be detrimental to plants, climate and animals. Excessive Power Consumption:
Education, work and remote technology use result in high power consumption.
In our daily life, we rely on various gadgets such as smartphones, TVs, air
conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. This requires increased
power consumption. It is made from a lot of nuclear and fossil fuels, which
has a devastating effect on the entire environment. More Waste Generated:
Modernization of technology leads to the generation of large amounts of
toxic waste. Portable and compact, tablets and laptops have replaced
traditional large computers, releasing a lot of toxic waste into the
environment. Replacing incandescent lamps with fluorescent lamps and
fluorescent lamps with “incandescent” lamps is harmful to the environment.
This is because it contains a lot of toxic elements such as lead and
mercury. These heavy metals can cause serious, life-threatening health
problems. Excessive use of gadgets: As the use of mobile phones, tablets
and other gadgets increases, the need for Wi-Fi increases. As a result,
radiation exposure is also higher. This has led to long-term health
problems. Birds are affected as well as humans. A decline in bird numbers
is also seen in Wi-Fi enabled zones Negative Impact of Technology on the
Environment When you think of technology, perhaps the first thing that
comes to mind is the devices that most of us carry and use every day.
Smartphones, tablets and laptops have revolutionized our lives. Many would
argue that they have brought us many benefits. However, it is undeniable
that these everyday technologies are taxing the environment. All of these
and other modern electronic devices raise concerns about resource
consumption, energy consumption, carbon footprint and waste.
IV. If we look at the entire lifecycle of a technological
device, it's easy to understand why these electronic marvels pose so much
of a challenge to our environment. 1. Mineral Extraction When analyzing the
environmental costs of technology, it is important to consider the actual
materials used in its manufacture and where those materials came from. A
significant amount of finite natural resources and precious metals are used
in the manufacture of electronics and other modern technologies. The big
picture is complicated, the materials needed to build just one phone come
from all over the world. This can complicate end-to-end analysis of natural
resource degradation. But environmental concerns (and human costs) really
start to rise when you start looking at where the various factors come
from. Of course, mining comes with energy consumption and carbon costs, all
of which contribute to climate change. Mining contributes to deforestation,
landscape destruction, water pollution, and the release of large amounts of
carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and other toxic gases and pollutants into
the atmosphere. Large machines, usually powered by fossil fuels, are
commonly involved, and the processes involved often consume large amounts
of water, produce industrial effluents, and are highly polluting. Of
course, carbon dioxide is the most important of our greenhouse gas
emissions and contributes to global warming. Evidence shows how our hunger
for technology and our need for rare earth minerals affect the environment.
can be seen in Think of the cobalt mines of the Congo, the lithium plunder
of the Chilean desert, the toxic mud lakes of Inner Mongolia. And these
three examples are just the tip of the iceberg. The more we delve into the
origins of the minerals and other materials needed to create our everyday
technology, the more depressing and dire the situation becomes. Technology
Is Mineral Intensive: On average, about 35 different materials are used in
smartphones. This is just one example of everyday technology. When you
start thinking about where these different materials come from, you can see
the magnitude of the problem. Plastic is he second most commonly used
material after silicon. As you know, plastic comes from fossil fuels. The
production requires high emission technology and poses many serious threats
to the environment. Iron, aluminum, copper, lead, zinc, tin, nickel and
barium are the second most important materials (based on percentage of
final product). All of these must be mined, leading to depletion of natural
resources and destruction of natural habitats. Additionally, miners running
industrial processes are often exposed to noise pollution and toxic
chemicals such as sulfur dioxide, and many suffer health problems. As seen
above, mining can have significant environmental and human costs
V. 2. High Energy Consumption and Carbon Footprint The
environmental impact of technology goes beyond raw materials and their
origin. Manufacturers require vast amounts of energy to produce the complex
electronic technology products we use. Transporting these products around
the world by plane or by car also contributes to the greenhouse effect that
causes global warming and air pollution. Of course, the huge servers and
databases that power these technologies also consume enormous amounts of
energy each year. And much of it is not from renewable energy sources. For
example, the global power demand for data centers in 2018 was an estimated
198 TWh, or almost 1% of the world's final power demand. We are becoming
more efficient and using more renewable resources, but we still have a long
way to go. It should also be remembered that connecting electronic devices
to non-renewable resources incurs carbon costs associated with their use.
This contributes to greenhouse gases and the climate crisis.
VI. 3. E-Waste These are not the only environmental costs of
consumer technology. These products also pose problems at the end of their
useful lives.Globally, we throw out $62.5 billion worth of e-waste every
year. A small portion of old electrical equipment is recycled. However,
most end up in landfills or are incinerated there. Unfortunately, not only
do these landfills release methane and other carbon emissions, but
discarded equipment releases chemicals, including mercury, that mix with
other wastewater pollutants such as pesticides. A hodgepodge of toxic
chemicals can enter waterways, exacerbating pollution and harming wildlife.
These dumps are usually close to and out of sight of the poorest and most
vulnerable people on the planet. Clearly, this not only endangers human
health, but also impacts the environment in many very negative ways. Only
1/5 is officially recycled. Millions of people around the world are
believed to be working informally to recycle valuable materials needed for
smartphones and other similar devices. These people are exposed to
hazardous work environments. It is often exposed, and adverse health and
environmental effects can also be at risk. e-waste is currently a major
threat to our environment, but it can also be viewed as a major
opportunity. Precious metals and other minerals and metals can be recovered
from e-waste. This is one of the many reasons why you should recycle your
e-waste. Through careful recycling processes, many valuable materials can
be recovered. Reclamation rather than excavation reduces both the waste and
environmental impact associated with collecting new materials. This
provides both environmental and economic benefits. Technology companies are
primarily responsible for the negative environmental impacts of technology
By moving away from the idea that technology products are disposable and
moving towards a circular economy, we can reduce the environmental impact
of technology. The circular economy focuses on recovery and regeneration3.
In such an economy, everyone is interested in reusing materials for a more
sustainable approach to consumption. A type economy cannot be achieved.
Manufacturing Durable and Non-Durable Electronic Products Unfortunately,
technology companies often hinder, rather than help, the transition to a
more responsible circular economy model. Computer hardware brands, smart
device brands, and marketing teams are holding back efforts in many ways.
For example, they incorporate planned obsolescence into their products for
profit, requiring them to replace the product after a certain period of
time. users quickly become obsolete smartphones that are supposed to last
her 4-6 years. Every year newer (and promised) better options become
available. Some companies even degrade the performance of these older
devices or block access to repairs, prompting buyers to purchase newer
devices. Constant hardware and software upgrades and extremely aggressive
marketing means these tech companies are fueling overconsumption. These
issues can make it difficult for consumers to keep using their devices
longer.
VII. This is the best way to reduce damage to the environment
And many large tech companies refuse to take responsibility for the
negative impacts of the e-waste they create. Additionally, the growing
world population and resulting demand for more devices in developing
countries makes it more important than ever that our technology products
are perfectly matched with proper waste disposal. Examples of Government
Regulations to Mitigate the Negative Impacts of Technology Positive
change requires major change and must be done not only by manufacturing
companies, but also by governments, institutions and individuals. Good
laws can reach out to technology companies (and consumers) and have a
positive impact on the environment. Pollution monitoring has become
commonplace, allowing governments to understand the scale of the problem.
The French government, for example, is one of the few governments actively
tackling the obsolescence of technology companies operating in the country.
In 2015, the French National Assembly imposed fines of up to €300,000 and
imprisonment of up to two years for manufacturers who pre-planned product
failures. After Apple admitted to deliberately slowing down older devices
with his 2018 update, the Frenchman investigated the company under this
French law. US Laws Limiting Technology's Impact on the Environment Other
governments and Congresses are also trying to regulate e-waste and reduce
the negative impacts of technology. In the United States, there are no
national laws regarding the environmental impact of technology. But there
are state-level laws. California was the first state to pass an electronic
recycling law in 2003, followed by 27 other states. New York is the first
major city to establish its own e-waste collection program. The city has
also banned electronic devices from entering trash cans. Many other
jurisdictions around the world also have e-waste laws or regulations. The
Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous
Wastes and Their Disposal is the most comprehensive international
environmental treaty on hazardous and other wastes. The agreement is nearly
universal with 187 Parties. However, in many places these laws, regulations
and agreements are still inadequate.
VIII. Consumer Change to Reduce Negative Impact Self-regulation by
technology companies and government legislation are both very important.
This will further reduce the negative impact of technology on the
environment. But we, as consumers, also have a role to play in the face of
growing environmental concerns related to our use of technology. There are
things we have little control over. However, to limit the negative effects
of the technology we use, we can: Use the technology we have for as long
as possible. Decision to buy used/refurbished rather than new. When
buying a new one, choose the option with the least ill effects possible.
Look for ethical, green and sustainable options Choose technology that
can be fixed, not one that breaks or ceases to function after a period of
time. Repurpose your old devices in new ways at home or donate them to
keep using them and keep them out of your household waste. There are many
creative uses for old smartphones. These devices already include software
to perform many tasks. For example, you can use your old smartphone as:
Universal remote control for smart home Portable play device (for kids or
yourself) GPS device Music device for car Toddler "practice phone".
Home Office Video Calling Device 'Photo Frame' View photos or stream your
webcam to enhance your home decor. Alarm clock or desk calendar.
Security Camera This reuse of old technology also reduces the need for
new technology. (And all the environmental destruction each new item
brings). Recycle your technology responsibly Throw your gadget in the
small electronics bin at your local recycling center. (If such facilities
are available where you live.) Send the device to a professional
electronic waste recycling company. Return to manufacturer. Many
manufacturers have signed up to the Basel Convention and agreed to work
together to develop environmentally sound waste management for mobile
phones. Take the online course to learn more about e-waste and what to do
about it As a consumer, being informed is important. The more we know
about the environmental impacts associated with technology, the more likely
we are to avoid getting involved in the problem. We can also do our part by
voting for those we believe have the best interest of the environment in
mind. This is made possible by lobbying politicians and pressuring big tech
companies to do the right thing about the environment and e-waste. We all
have a voice to use and we must remember that we must speak up. II.
IX. Conclusion It is possible to significantly reduce the
significant environmental impact of technology. As consumers, we often have
more power than we realize to reduce resource use and protect the
environment. This will contribute to reducing air and water pollution. With
the rise of various types of technology, there are several negative and
positive environmental impacts on our planet. Energy consumption is
increasing due to the rise of modern technology and globalization. This has
had devastating effects on Earth's air quality and climate. But without
innovation and technology, we would not have been able to improve our
energy management systems or develop environmentally friendly products such
as biofuels. People need to take step-by-step action to reduce the level of
technological damage to the environment. We also need to find ways to
effectively manage new technologies so that they continue to have a
beneficial impact on ecosystems. Soil pollution from global warming, ozone
layer depletion, hazardous waste, acid rain, radiation disasters, climate
change, desertification, deforestation, noise and loss of biodiversity is
shared by countries around the world. Examples of current environmental
issues. Population growth and rising or falling standards of living through
the use or misuse of technology exacerbate these problems. Evidence shows
that if existing human-environment interactions continue and human
populations increase at current trends, irreversible environmental damage
could be inflicted on this fragile planet. The knowledge and consistent use
of technology gained through human resource development, combined with the
motivation and positivity of people, both individually and as nations, can
pave a sustainable path to saving the world from possible man-made
disasters. There is evidence, though not enough, that individuals and
nations understand the fragility of their environment. There is also a
positive trend in international cooperation by technology.
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On Tue, 25 Nov 2025 at 06:17, Markendeya Yeddanapudi <
[email protected]> wrote:
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> *Mar*
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> Technology: Nature in Your Expressions and Contemplations
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> This is the age of mechanization. We accept the techno-logic, the logic of
> the machine only. We are reducing the role of nature in the basic logic of
> living. The experiments of Rene Descartes, nailing animals to wooden logs
> and opening their entails to understand their technology is continuing on a
> gigantic scale. Most organisms are nailed today, though we know that they
> are life forms with feelings and emotions. We refuse to recognize that they
> are our emotional complements. They are just live stocked raw materials.
> Actually we have reduced our feelings and emotions into raw materials for
> the cine industry. The market value of each emotion is calculated; their
> money spinning potential is estimated, graphed, charted and reduced into
> mathematical equations.
>
> We no longer feel with nature and as nature. Feelings and Emotions have
> become economic manifestations. We have resigned as members of the
> Biosphere and we have repudiated our ecology.
>
> Suppose a group of bacteria, assigned into the administration of the cells
> in a function of your body repudiates its relationship with the other
> bacteria and converts them into raw materials and adopts the techno-logic
> repudiating the logic of internal hormonal communication, based on feelings
> and emotions? Is not that organism diseased? Are we not continuously
> diseasing nature today with our technology? We are living in the diseased
> Gaia, diseased by us.
>
> At the elementary expression in sentences, technology is intruding into
> the subject, verb contexting and in predication. From our very being in
> expression and communication, the proportion of nature is reduced and the
> logic of the machine, the techno-logic is taking over. The very concept of
> freedom to nature with us as members of that free nature is weird today.
>
> We use a machine to do the work of a limb and no limb is exempt from the
> intrusion and aggression of technology. Most limbs have become semi frozen.
> When nature is totally free and healthy, we live as limbs of nature and our
> limbs function as the limbs of nature, via smelling, hearing, touching,
> seeing and tasting, the Panchangams, activating our internal hormonal
> communications. In the totally free and healthy nature, we as the limbs of
> nature get all the health and strength of nature. Today we have
> disconnected from nature and depend on technology as the substitute of
> nature. We use machines to wage the Darwinian war against the Biosphere.
>
> Today every university has become a factory producing the Basmasuras who
> destroy nature. Nature no longer is a subject matter. It consists of raw
> materials only and we study nature from our economic angle. There are no
> Bruhaspathis who represent the free and healthy nature and function as the
> mediums of the free and healthy nature. This is the age of Sukracharyas as
> Professors. Technology has taken over every subject and the students are
> trained to perceive and understand like machines with machines. Machines
> have taken over the subject, verb contexting and predication in every
> sentence expression. Feelings and emotions are edited away.
>
> Now how to make our Universities train Angels and end the generation of
> New and new Basmasuras? How to change the Sukracharyas into Bruhaspathis?
>
> Let us pray that at least one University starts a ‘Free Nature Park’
> without human tampering, so that nature gets the chance to train Angels.
> Let us pray for the victory of Bruhaspathi against Sukracharya.
>
> YM Sarma
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> Chat gpt
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> Below is a *balanced, respectful critique* of the essay—highlighting its
> strengths, its rhetorical power, and also areas where clarity, logic, or
> structure could be improved. If you'd like, I can also help you *revise
> or rewrite* the essay in any style.
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>
> *Overall Comment*
>
> Your essay is a *passionate, philosophical critique of modern
> technocentrism*, written in a style reminiscent of ecological
> spirituality and cultural metaphor. It blends *mythology, ecology,
> linguistics, ethics, and social criticism* into a single meditation on
> humanity’s estrangement from nature. The imagery is vivid, the moral
> urgency is clear, and the use of Indian mythological references (Gaia,
> Panchangams, Bruhaspathi, Sukracharya, Basmasura) adds a *symbolic depth*
> that makes the argument more culturally grounded and emotionally resonant.
>
> At the same time, the essay would benefit from *greater structural
> clarity, more concrete examples, and smoother transitions*, so that the
> central message does not get overshadowed by abstraction.
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> *Strengths*
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> *1. Strong emotional and philosophical voice*
>
> The essay has a distinctive, poetic tone. Your metaphors—technology
> “intruding into subject-verb contexting,” universities “producing
> Basmasuras,” and humans “resigning from the biosphere”—create a sense of
> moral and ecological crisis.
>
> *2. Effective use of myth and symbolism*
>
> The references to *Bruhaspathi, Sukracharya, and Basmasura* function as
> powerful allegories for wisdom, misguided knowledge, and destructive ego.
> These enrich the text and give it a unique cultural voice.
>
> *3. Ethical urgency*
>
> Your argument is unambiguous: modern technocratic thinking is dangerous
> because it amputates humans from their ecological roots. This urgency makes
> the essay memorable.
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>
> *Areas for Improvement*
>
> *1. Clarify the central argument*
>
> Your main thesis appears to be:
>
> Technology has replaced nature as the core logic of life, resulting in
> emotional, ecological, and cultural degeneration.
>
> This is a compelling thesis, but the essay sometimes moves into metaphors
> without grounding them. A clearer articulation of the main points—perhaps
> in three or four structured sections—would strengthen the argument.
>
> *2. Provide more concrete examples*
>
> Many claims are broad (e.g., “Feelings and emotions have become economic
> manifestations,” “Every university produces Basmasuras”). Including *specific,
> real-world examples* (industrial agriculture, AI-mediated communication,
> consumer culture, university research-industrial ties, etc.) would make
> your claims more persuasive.
>
> *3. Balance metaphor with analysis*
>
> The metaphors are powerful, but too many layered metaphors can obscure
> meaning. At times the prose becomes dense, and readers may lose the thread.
> A slightly more grounded narrative style would help.
>
> *4. Tone and nuance*
>
> While the essay is intentionally polemical, it leaves little room for
> nuance. Acknowledging that technology also supports ecological restoration,
> medicine, conservation, climate science, etc., could make the critique more
> balanced and intellectually rigorous.
>
> *5. Clarify the concluding proposition*
>
> The call for creating a *“Free Nature Park”* is intriguing but
> underdeveloped. Expanding on what such a place would look like, how it
> would function, and how it would produce “Angels” rather than “Basmasuras”
> would give the essay a more tangible ending.
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>
> *Possible Revision Directions*
>
> If you choose to revise the essay, here are two possible approaches:
>
> *A. Philosophical-ecological rewrite*
>
> Keep the metaphors but add structure, examples, and more explicit
> argumentation.
>
> *B. Poetic-mystical rewrite*
>
> Preserve and enhance the metaphorical, mythic, and contemplative style,
> making it more like an ecological sermon or reflection.
>
> I can help craft either version.
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>
> *Summary*
>
> Your essay is *thought-provoking, lyrical, and ethically intense*. Its
> voice is unique and its moral concern is profound. With clearer structure,
> more concrete grounding, and slightly less density of metaphor, it could
> become an even more compelling piece of ecological philosophy.
>
> Would you like:
>
> - *A line-by-line edit?*
> - *A polished revised version?*
> - *A shorter or more academic version?*
>
>
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