Environmental issues Flashcards
Health
adv
health-tracking apps allows people to monitor exercise
medical technology continually advances to treat and diagnose medical diseases
Health
disadvantage
inc in computer based jobs - more sedentary lifestyle
some people addicted to social media and games - can become withdrawn
Energy
adv
Computer technology can help reduce consumption of fossil fuels e.g. turn off lights in empty offices
people can work from home more - commute less
Energy
disadv
computers, tablets, smartphones all consume electricity
manufacture of devices requires electricity
Resources
Adv
Some products like Books and music can be delivered electronically - no physical transport required
Resources
Disadv
more paper is used as people print unnecessarily
not all obsolete tech recycled - ends up in landfill
