Humanity faces a great number of environmental challenges, including: resource depletion, ecosystem service deterioration, pollution, 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.
Responses
A Research has led to the depletion of natural resources.Research has led to the depletion of natural resources.
B Air, water, heat and noise pollution can all be caused by producing and using technology.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.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.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technology creates large amounts of waste, and used computers and electronics get thrown out when they break or become outdated.Manufacturing technology creates large amounts of waste, and used computers and electronics get thrown out when they break or become outdated.