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The applications of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, often involving the creation or modification of machinery or processes.	The effect of technology on the natural world, including ecosystems, resources, and climate.
The release of harmful substances or energy into the environment, resulting in negative impacts on living organisms and ecosystems.	A group of individuals living together as a community, often sharing common values, cultural practices, and social norms.
The total amount of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product.	Discarded electronic devices that are hazardous to the environment if not properly managed.
The exhaustion or reduction of natural resources, such as minerals, water, or fossil fuels, due to human activities.	The clearing, destruction, or removal of forests to make land available for other uses, such as agriculture or urban development.

Digital Divide	Greenwashing
Renewable Energy	Energy Efficiency
Green Buildings	Eco-Friendly Transportation
Smart Grid	Waste Reduction

The act of misleading consumers or the public about the environmental practices or benefits of a company, product, or service.	The socio-economic gap between individuals or communities with access to modern communication technologies and those without.
The use of technology to reduce the amount of energy required to perform a certain task, resulting in less waste and lower environmental impact.	Energy sources that are virtually inexhaustible and have little to no negative impact on the environment.
Modes of transportation that have a lower carbon footprint and produce fewer emissions.	Structures that are designed and constructed to minimize their impact on the environment, using resources efficiently and reducing waste, pollution, and health hazards.
The use of technology to minimize waste generation and promote recycling, composting, and responsible disposal practices.	An advanced electrical grid that uses modern technology to efficiently manage energy distribution, reduce energy losses, and integrate renewable energy sources.

The use of technology to collect and analyze data on the environment, such as water quality, and biodiversity, to facilitate decision-making and conservation.	The application of technology to optimize crop production, reduce the use of water, fertilizers, and pesticides, and minimize soil erosion and pollution.
The destruction, fragmentation, or degradation of a natural habitat.	The use of technology to work remotely and reduce the need for commuting, resulting in decreased air pollution, traffic congestion, and energy consumption.
A community of living organisms and their environment, interacting as a system.	The complete disappearance of a species from the entire planet.
	The process of breaking habitats into smaller, isolated pieces.