Research Article
Oct 1974
Using Technology to Solve Environmental Problems
Publication: Engineering Issues: Journal of Professional Activities
Volume 100, Issue 4
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Technology is discussed in relation to environmental quality problems, both from a historical perspective and from current analysis points of view. The way in which technology has become an integral and inseparable part of our life and social system is examined. Specific discussion relates to the weaknesses and assumptions involved in recent writings and computer models which portend doom—without any analysis of the potential of properly directed future technology to solve environmental problems. The role of technology in a perceived steady-state society and the possibilities of some future technologies for solving problems are presented.
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Engineering Issues: Journal of Professional Activities
Volume 100 • Issue 4 • October 1974
Pages: 273 - 288
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© 1974 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Oct 1974
Published online: Feb 10, 2021
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Ernest T. Smerdon, M.ASCE
Asst. Dean for Research, Inst. of Food and Agricultural Sci., Univ. of Florida, Gainesville, Fla.
Robert B. Gaither
Prof. and Chmn., Mech. Engrg. Dept., Univ. of Florida, Gainesville, Fla.
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