TECHNOLOGY
AND
ENVIRONMENT
HOW INNOVATION SHAPES SUSTAINABILITY
INTRODUCTION
• • Technology has transformed the world.
• • It affects the environment positively and negatively.
• • Understanding this relationship helps build a sustainable
future.
POSITIVE IMPACT OF
TECHNOLOGY
• • Renewable energy: solar and wind power.
• • Pollution monitoring systems.
• • Smart agriculture technologies.
NEGATIVE IMPACT OF
TECHNOLOGY
• • Increasing e-waste generation.
• • Carbon footprint from data centers.
• • Resource extraction for electronic devices.
GLOBAL E-WASTE GENERATION
(2010–2025)
E-waste (Million Tons)
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
2010 2015 2020 2025
GROWTH OF RENEWABLE
ENERGY (2010–2025)
Renewable Energy (%)
50
40
30
20 Renewable Energy (%)
10
0
2010 2015 2020 2025
FUTURE TRENDS & GREEN
TECHNOLOGY
• • Green AI reducing computing energy.
• • Biodegradable electronics.
• • Smart cities promoting efficiency.
• Learn more about Green AI
CONCLUSION & REFERENCES
• • Technology impacts environment both positively and
negatively.
• • Focus on green tech ensures sustainable growth.
• References:
• www.globalewaste.org
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_computing