High-Tech Trash
People in Ghana especially kids burn down wires and things from old computers or TVs. They don’t see that all the copper and other elements being burned produce toxics that can affect their lungs or kidneys. In other parts of the world, they take the copper out to sell it and make money. The faster, the better. This means that their health doesn’t matter. According to Israel Mensah “The gas goes to your nose and you feel something in your head”. There are no safety procedures while doing this. It is easier for ripping out gold, silver and other things from “junk computers” than from the earth. Many people see their PCs being junk and they just throw it away illegally.
As I keep reading I feel that people don’t care enough for the environment. Just to stay the same with technology creates so much harm around the world. Children get very sick just for money and reusable things get thrown away because it is considered “junk”.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
I go to a library to check out a book. They don't have it. I think of how will I do my work. I mean I need that book! I wished I could find it on the web....
I think putting books on google or any other website is awesome because it can help you with your work and the ride to the local library. You can even download them if you want to buy a digitale copy instead of having the book. It is incredible to see how technology advances and makes it easier for us to do the regular things in life. I love trees and I honestly hate the fact of wasting paper for a book that is not even worth writing. If you like the book, you just downloaded on the internet and you're good to go. Digitalizing books is a great idea to put on google.
I think putting books on google or any other website is awesome because it can help you with your work and the ride to the local library. You can even download them if you want to buy a digitale copy instead of having the book. It is incredible to see how technology advances and makes it easier for us to do the regular things in life. I love trees and I honestly hate the fact of wasting paper for a book that is not even worth writing. If you like the book, you just downloaded on the internet and you're good to go. Digitalizing books is a great idea to put on google.
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