Present status and future prospects of environmental technologies and equipment

摘要

Since early humans learned to control fire, people have utilized many types of energy as sources for their activities. The industrial revolution in the 18th century created a rapid expansion in industrial productivity, allowing people to enjoy amore comfortable and convenient life. Furthermore, the progress made in medicine and medical technologies has led to a worldwide growth in population.On the other hand, the mass production and mass consumption activities of humans have polluted the environment. Now, with the dawn of the 21 St century approaching, we must seek and create ways to allow sustainable global development, so as to hand downan unspoiled world to the next generation.