Is technology the best answer to environmental destruction?

Technological solutions are not the best answer to environmental destruction, because some countries have neither the capability nor the resources to utilise them. This is especially so as some countries cannot afford expensive technological equipment, and thus have no choice but to rely on older and cheaper but environmentally harmful methods to sustain their livelihood. For example, farmers in Indonesia are unable to utilise cleaner and greener technology to increase their harvest as it would be too costly for them. Instead, they depend on reliable and cheaper but much more environmentally destructive slash and burn tactics to sustain their agricultural industry, a main source of these farmers' income. Hence, it is evident that some countries will continue to rely on older and more dependable sources of incmoe despite the environmental degradation they bring, as they are unable to afford the new technology.

Done by: Shiyang, Joel, Yan De, Yadi & Chelsia (09S06J)