Negative Effects of Technology and Computers on the Environment
New technology is made everyday
The increased use of electronics is causing a higher consumption of energy.
The most dangerous effect that computers have on the environment is the release of toxic chemicals that are used in the manufacture hardware and in the disposal of computers. When computers are disposed, they release chemicals and toxins into the ground and pollutes water that is close by landfills.
E-Waste also called techno trash is any unwanted or broken electronic devise. techno trash is said to be the currently most rapidly growing type of waste. if techno trash is just thrown away with regular trash, it can end up in a landfill and may release toxic materials like cadmium, lead, and mercury. overtime they can leak into the ground and contaminate the water we drink, the plants we eat and the animals that live around the area.
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An average computer screen contains up to 8 pounds of lead.
When there would be better technology and industrialization areas that still have its natural beauty and trees will be cut down.