Technology helps......a little.

To answer the last question first, technology resulted in CFC's which contributed to stratospheric ozone depletion. Additionally, technology has resulted in supertoxic chemicals in our electronics, pillows and even our BREAST MILK!!! With that being said, we cannot SOLELY rely on technology to save us from an environmental crisis. I hate to belabor the issue as we already discussed this last week with Maniates article, but we need to take big steps in our lives i.e. consumption and waste. Our lifestyles in the West need the biggest adjustment in order to save the environment. Technology will help.....but only to a certain extent. We have seen the advancements in technology that are helping our lives become more eco-friendly like hybrid cars and energy-efficient lightbulbs, but that is not enough. Technology is a start, but it is not the answer.