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Green Technology
Jim Lorick discusses the economic ramifications and implications of environmentalism in his article "Green Technology." According to Lorick, "green," or environmentally sound, technologies are one of the market's latest trends. Green technology can include anything from energy-saving appliances to solar paneling to alternative fuel sources. The market has shifted toward a greater demand for high environmental standards, at least in first-world nations. Public policies are beginning to reflect the growing trend in green technology. At the moment only wealthy individuals, organizations, corporations, and governments can afford to make the shift from "dirty" to "green" technologies. However, future payoffs for implementing environmental technologies will be great. If companies are willing to invest even small amounts of money into developing or implementing green technologies, then they will reap the financial rewards a few years down the line. Many companies are not willing, ready, or able to take the risk. Moreover, there is considerable debate about which technologies are truly "green," and which are ultimately going to be financially or environmentally feasible. Many organizations and governmental bodies are already beginning to use and promote green technologies such as solar energy, plant-based waste water management, and power-saving "smart" lighting. Setting an example is extremely important, as it will stimulate the drive and demand for green technologies. Governments and powerful organizations can afford to invest in emerging green technologies. Lorick encourages investment in green technology because market trends suggest future growth. Consumers, at least in the first world, should quickly respond to industry-wide as well as public policy changes toward green technology. Companies, organizations, and governments need to redirect their focus to at least offering a green face to please consumers and shareholders. Green technologies are still in their infancy and far more research and development is necessary. Therefore, investing in green technology now will stimulate future growth in the industry. Thus, in the long run, significant developments and breakthroughs will emerge and green technology will become immensely profitable. Focusing on emerging technologies that replace "dirty" technologies like coal, Lorick notes that while going green might cost a lot at first, the market is moving in a greener direction.
Green Technology Relationship between World population Growth and Global Development The concern of shortage in natural resources, caused by the rapid growth of human population is one of the main debates which are discussing the matter of relationship between population and environment. This is issue was first set out in 1798 by Robert Malthus. According to him, the power of the population is significantly larger than that in the earth required to
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Living Buildings Society's dependence on green technology and environmentally friendly building practices are at the forefront of the construction industry in today's world. Engineers, designers, builders and trades people are all involved in reshaping the industry to an organization dedicated to help preserving the Earth's natural resources and its own way of doing things. Sustainable construction is a real and positive force in the building world an it is important to understand
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Globalization of Operations Strategy Executive Summary Tesla is a unique company that is focused on bringing products that support a sustainable environment to market. Its electric powered vehicles and its solar panel powerwalls help reduce the need of communities for fossil-fuels and provide consumers looking for green products with new approaches to old ideas. Tesla’s goal is to bring forward the future of green technology to the here and now, and so
Green Financing in the Philippines Our traditional sources of energy are decreasing rapidly causing a demand and importance for green energy. The aim of green energy is to reduce the pollution problems that are being suffered. Investments in green energy are becoming increasingly more popular and more profitable. Investments in green energy The current situation for the Philippines is: The Philippines are facing problems of pollution, higher health hazards, increased unemployment and poverty because