The electric motor is a tool like any other; it must be used with caution and concern. The electric motor has a large impact on the environment.
The electric motor is powered by electricity. The electricity used can come from coal pants that release toxic fumes as a byproduct. Some materials needed to manufacture electric motors need to be mined. Mining can cause damage to the surrounding environment and release poisonous waste into the surrounding area. Most electric motors cannot be thrown away normally. They have to be taken to a special recycling plant to remove hazardous parts from the motor before it can be tossed away. |