The focus of Unit 6 is the environment and how it has been impacted by technology. The effects on the environment of any technology may be positive or negative. In your initial post, you are asked to consider one positive and one negative impact of technology as it relates to renewable energy sources. To complete this post, include the following:

• Describe a specific technology related to energy sources and the environment that has positively impacted the environment.
  • What is the specific technology (for example, solar panels and not energy production)?
  • How, specifically, has it had a positive impact on the environment?
  • Discuss any negatives associated with this technology.
• Describe a specific technology related to energy sources and the environment that has harmed the environment.
  • What is the specific technology (for example, the extraction of shale and not energy production)?
  • How, specifically, has it harmed the environment?
  • Discuss any positives associated with this technology.
• Conclude with your opinion on how any technology can be improved to benefit the environment and, thus, society.

Please be sure to support your opinions and ideas with specific examples.