The core idea of my diagram is that the Biogas in India has had many positive effects and has fixed many environmental and health issues. I wanted to create a straightforward diagram that illustrated its causes and effects. For example, one cause of this creation was that deforestation was beginning to become a threat. An effect of this creation was far better health circumstances for those living in this environment. This system could be considered both a positive and negative feedback loop. It is a positive feedback loop because through the selling of compost to farmers, women are able to send their children to school. With the continuing success of the biogas technology, additional compost is needed, creating a bigger profit for women, allowing for more education. It is a negative feedback loop as well because of its effects on human health. For example, before Biogas Technology, smoke created from cooking caused respiratory issues. After Biogas Technology, the air was cleaner and the issues decreased. When comparing my diagram to Marten’s there are several differences and similarities. Both diagrams have separated the social system from the ecosystem, but Marten’s diagram uses more broad categories within those systems, (i.e. human population). He also was more detailed with his descriptions of the arrows while I used short phrases. Both, however, show the positive effects of this new technology. I believe there were differences in our diagrams because of the difference in perspective and knowledge of the subject. From Marten’s diagram, I have learned how many different causes and effects there are from this technology, including the numerous positive outcomes for the human population.