Chapter 4: Green Technology for Environmental Sustainability
What you need to learn in this chapter
In this chapter, we will be learning about green technology for environmental sustainability. We will start by understanding what environmental sustainability is and why green technology is important in our lives. We will also explore how energy efficiency is related to green technology.
Next, we will focus on the energy sector and discuss socio-scientific issues related to it. We will learn about the challenges and problems faced in the energy sector and how green technology can help overcome these issues.
Moving on, we will study the water management sector and its socio-scientific issues, particularly in waste and wastewater management. We will explore the application of green technology to address these issues and understand why it is necessary.
Lastly, we will delve into the agriculture and forestry sector and examine the socio-scientific issues it faces. We will learn about the role of green technology in overcoming these challenges and why it is crucial for sustainable agriculture and forestry practices.
Overall, this chapter will provide us with a comprehensive understanding of green technology and its application in various sectors for environmental sustainability.
Topics in this chapter
1. Environmental Sustainability
What you will learn in this topic
- Define and justify green technology in life
- Relate energy efficiency with green technology
- Identify sectors in green technology
2. Energy Sector
What you will learn in this topic
- Describe socio-scientific issues
- Explain socio-scientific issues in the energy sector
- Justify the application of green technology to overcome socio-scientific issues in the energy sector
3. Water Management Sector
What you will learn in this topic
- Explain socio-scientific issues in the waste and waste water management
- Justify the application of green technology to overcome socio- scientific issues in the waste and waste water management
4. Agriculture and Forestry Sector
What you will learn in this topic
- Explain socio-scientific issues in the agriculture and forestry sector
- Justify the application of green technology to overcome socio-scientific issues in the agriculture and forestry sector
5. Transportation Sector
What you will learn in this topic
- Justify the application of green technology in the transportation sector
- Explain socio-scientific issues in the transportation sector
6. Green Technology and Life
What you will learn in this topic
- Justify the role of individuals in addressing the phenomena of global warming and climate change in reducing carbon footprint
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