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Wednesday, November 4, 2009

eco-friendly technology


This video talks about the use of technology in creating ecologically friendly substances. Science and environment come together, as is a tendency of Americans to turn to technology to solve problems. With all of the new developments in science, it is the first place we turn to solve our problems, rather than fixing the damaging behavior. This video argues that it would be better to use our current technology efficiently rather than create new technology.

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