Technology impacts on society and environment

Brief report or commentary (1500 words) on a theme from the following list. The written report must include appropriately formatted references in Chicago style from academic sources. The focus should be on developing an argument about the topic presenting a perspective supported by evidence, and not just description or summary.

Pick ONE technology from the list below and discuss its impacts on society AND the environment.

Nitrogen fertilizers

Refrigeration

Antibiotics

Rocketry

The steam engine

Domestication of cattle

The solar panel

Oil extraction and refining

The assembly line

Corn ethanol

Railways

Industrial steel production

Television