Midterms Flashcards
(57 cards)
(Water Pollution)
Cause
Effect
Example
Solution
- Industrial waste / Plastic waste
- Microplastics, plastic debris / Heavy metals, toxic
chemicals - Waterborne diseases (cholera, dysentery) / Contaminated drinking water
- Enforcement of strict wastewater regulations / Reduction of single-use plastics and promotion of sustainable packaging alternatives
(Sustainable Technology)
Innovative Technology
Description
Benefits
Challenges
- Advanced Solar Panels (Photovoltaics) / Floating Wind Turbines / Smart Grid Integration
- Uses efficient solar panels and tracking systems to
capture more sunlight / Wind turbines are placed
on floating platforms in deeper waters for energy
generation / Uses AI and IoT to manage
the distribution of renewable energy across
the grid - Higher efficiency, low running costs, clean energy / Efficient in deeper waters, scalable, less
environmental impact / Improves efficiency, supports renewable energy, prevents waste - High installation cost, maintenance challenges offshore / High installation cost, requires storage for consistent power / Expensive setup,
cybersecurity risks, require skilled operators
Is deliberate, like a company faking positive reviews.
Disinformation
Is about governmental efficiency and public service delivery using digital tools.
E-government
Is unintentional, like sharing incorrect news unknowingly.
Misinformation
Aim to reduce environmental impact while promoting economic and social well-being.
Sustainable Technology
Trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere which causes global warming and climate instability.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Technology’s Political Impact
E-Government and Digital Democracy
Digital Politics
Occurs when toxic substances accumulate in the soil, which affects plant growth and
food security.
Soil Pollution
One of the most pressing environmental challenges caused by industrialization and
technological advancements.
Pollution
Reduces pollution and supports a circular economy.
Waste Management and Recycling
Misinformation is accidental, and disinformation is intentional.
(Deforestation and Land Degradation)
Cause
Effect
Example
Solution
- Overgrazing, mining, and unsustainable farming practices / Poor land management
- Overgrazing of pasture, illegal mining,
monoculture farming / Deforestation for agriculture, poor irrigation practices - Soil erosion and reduced food security / Biodiversity loss and ecosystem imbalances
- Sustainable farming (agroforestry, soil
conservation) / Implementation of policies for habitat protection and land rehabilitation
(Waste Management and Recycling)
Approaches
Description
Benefits
Challenges
- Waste to Waste Energy / Smart Waste Management System / AI Driven Recycling
- Uses waste to generate electricity through incineration or biogas production / Uses AI and IoT to improve waste sorting, collection, and disposal efficiency / Uses AI and robotics to automate and optimize waste sorting and recycling processes
- Reduces landfill waste, produces
energy / Reduces costs,
improves recycling rates, minimizes / Increases
recycling efficiency, reduces
contamination waste - Can release emissions,
requires high investment / Expensive technology requires infrastructure upgrades / High initial costs, technology limitations
Technology’s Economic Impact
Automation and A.I.
E-Commerce and Financial Technology
Occurs from the release of harmful substances into the atmosphere, which degrades air quality and public health.
Air Pollution
Has significant impacts on weather patterns, ecosystems, and human livelihood.
Climate Change
Handles repetitive tasks, optimizes workflows, and processes large-scale data which enables businesses to focus on complex and creative operations
Artificial Intelligence (A.I.)
Primary driver of global issues
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Including mobile banking (e.g., GCash and Maya), cryptocurrency, and robo-advisors (e.g., Betterment, Wealthfront), offer alternatives to traditional banking and personalized financial services.
Fintech (Financial Technology)
Focuses on farming practices that enhance productivity while preserving natural resources and ecosystems.
Sustainable Agriculture
Platforms that make activism more immediate and widespread.
Facebook and Change.org
(Greenhouse Gas Emissions)
Cause
Effect
Example
Solution
- Industrial emissions / Fossil Fuel Combustion
- Carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄)
- Industrial pollution, emissions from factories
- Rising temperatures / Melting glaciers
and sea-level rise - Transition to renewable energy (wind, solar, hydro) / Stricter regulations on industrial emissions
Occurs when contaminants enter water bodies, which harms ecosystems and human health.
Water Pollution
