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This article explains the different affects that technology has on the environment and on people.

The article explains that a long period of exposure to the radiofrequency that is generated by cell phones has been known to cause various types of cancer. This would be a good article to use for the Flat Classroon Project.

This article is discussing how the use of electronics concerns environmentalists because of the long term health impacts with being exposed to the networks and mobile devices.  It also causes people to get brain cancer and develop brain tumors

The article explains the increased health risks due to the use of globalization. For example, the United States has many places that have now banned tobacco use such as restaurants. Therefore, in order to make business, these tobacco companies sell tobacco to the undeveloped countries through the use of globalization. As the usage of tobacco increases in the undeveloped countries, then so do the health risks.

The article explains how with the use of modern technology, mothers along with children are suffering the most with health concerns. For example, with going to a formal job where technology is used and little movement is required, people do not have time to excersise. In turn, these people become overweight or even obese.

This long article discusses ways that technology is beneficial and how it is detrimental to the environment. Also, it explains how people should try to not have technology have such a negative effect on the environment

This article talks about how being connected is changing the way we receive and shape information

This article discusses the impact Google has on the environment with how much CO2 it emits.  Google is now trying to find alternatives to be more environmentally efficient. 

This article is about how our health and behaviors are shaped by communication, information and technology people interact with everyday. 

This source descibes the different affects technology has on the environment, and how to make the technology "green".

This article describes how many greenhouse gases are emitted into the atmosphere whenever someone uses a computer or makes a Google search.

This article explains various aspects of technology affecting the environment.