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2.3 EnvironmentITGSStrand TwoDraime
Definition2.3 Environment is the interaction
between technology and the world around us
It involves the use of technology to learn more about the world & the negative and positive effects that increased use of technology has on the planet
Positive Effects Technology has greatly increased our
knowledge of the planet Found ways through technology to
improve the world and lower pollution Improved maps because of Global
Positioning Systems (GPS) Increased data collection from sensors
and probes Better satellite communication
Increased Knowledge Environmental data logging market has
a growth rate of 5.2% every year Use of sensors, probes, and satellites
Positive Effect #1
STOR-X Submersible Data Logger
AD-1687 Weighing Environment Logger
Em50 Digital/Analog Data Logger
Lowered Pollution Reduction of paper waste through online
business Increased amounts of sun and wind
energy collection Treatment technology to lower carbon
emissions through filters
Positive Effect #2
3000 Watt 48 Volt Wind Turbine Wind Energy Generator
Online Businesses Molecular Sieve Carbon Filter use in Coal-burning plant
Improved Maps Better global positioning systems (GPS)
and geographic information systems (GIS)
Improved satellite images
Positive Effect #3
GPS Block II-F satellite in Earth orbit
TomTom XL 340S 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
GIS to create maps of earthquake shaking hazards
Negative EffectsTechnology has increased the
amount of pollution on Earth Resource DepletionE-Waste; advanced
technology creates the need to throw away old technology
Resource Depletion Use of non-renewable resources for
manufacturing components Electrical consumption of IT systems
Negative Effect #1
Increased population causes higher rates of resource depletion
Trees being cut down
Oil is running out; companies should switch to greener methods of obtaining energy
E-Waste Proper disposal and recycling of IT
equipment Monitoring organizations that dispose of
IT equipment
Negative Effect #2
IT equipment requires proper disposal
Companies store IT equipment before disposal
Simply throwing away IT equipment is not environmentally friendly
Works Cited http://www.summitenergy.com/blog/2011/10/driving-past-
windmills-on-the-way-to-the-windy-city/ http://
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/05/080519092205.htm
http://www.ecoliteracy.org/issues/resource-depletion http
://onlinebusiness.volusion.com/articles/10-powerful-resources-for-online-business-owners/
http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/142610-struggling-to-get-a-gps-lock-on-your-smartphone-blame-nuclear-testing
http://www.esri.com/what-is-gis/overview#overview_panel http://www.ecoliteracy.org/essays/challenge-peak-oil http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-16391040 http://asset-recoveryservices.com/services.html http://www.candielectronics.com/accepted_materials.html
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