Throughout my diagram and this assignment in general, an important point is the systems perspective; in this case, it represents a more human-environment system. Depending on what the humans use, the effect on the environment will vary. Biogas is environmentally friendlier than burning wood because of the lack of resources and harmful gases. An additional advantage is the better quality and quantity of crops improved by the organic compost produced by the women in India. This was beneficial for women and farmers alike since profits increased, fulfilling needs like education and independence.

The Marten diagram agrees because it connects the ecosystem and social impacts of a biogas generator. Like mine, there is no clear distinction between the two categories; because of certain environmental effects, there were certain social effects too, and vice versa. Both diagrams notice the availability of fertilizer for the farmers and the importance of animal dung as a source of fuel. A key difference is that Marten analyzes the economic perspective by realizing that demographics affects demand, which initiates a development. Although Marten includes number of children and my diagram includes children through education, health, and safety, both note that biogas generators affect the children and the children’s conditions affect the technology. Another difference I missed was the connection between food (crops) and the human population. I realized that using biogas is safer and cleaner, and that better crops meant profit and business, but I did not look at the crops as a source of food.