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Discuss the environmental impact of digital technology. Include both positive and negative points.
Negative: data centres consume huge electricity; manufacturing uses rare metals; e-waste is toxic. Positive: remote work cuts commuting emissions; digital docs save paper; smart grids optimise energy.
Only negative — digital technology is always bad for the environment.
Only positive — digital technology solves all environmental problems.
Neutral — it has no environmental impact at all.
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