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Ancient Civilizations BC-1200 A.D. (Lucie)

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Ancient Civilizations BC-1200 A.D. (Lucie)

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- How much air pollution was there?  Where did it come from?

There was a good amount of air pollution which came from odors from runoff and garbage..and industries such as smelting and tanning.

-How much water pollution was there?  Where did it come from?

During the summer and early autumn, when water resources were scarce in the Mediterranean world, the water was susceptible to pollution and intestinal diseases.

-How did humans get most of the energy they needed to survive?

They got calories from the food they ate in order to survive and heat energy from when fire was discovered.

Was conservation being practiced anywhere in the world?  How?

no….?

-Why was lead poisoning a problem? Many aristocrats who had a sweet tooth showed signs of insanity and many more symptoms because of lead consumption.

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- How much water pollution was there?

water pollution was a serious problem in some cities like Israeli and Hindu cities

-How much wood was being harvested?  What effects was this having?

Wood was harvested for timber as far out as the black sea. Wood was also used as a substitution for coal.

-In what ways was disease affecting the world?

Contagious diseases were taking over through indirect and direct contact.

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1. What causes did people begin to take up to improve the world?

The people as a society began to take up and understand issues such as equality, individual rights, and liberty.

2. What did Thomas Malthus predict?

Thomas predicted that food and resources will gradually run out as the population increases.

3. Give examples of new pollution affecting the world.

More than 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted which is enough to feed 3 billion people. In the US, 50% of retail food is thrown away.

4.  Why did sanitation become so important?

The illnesses indicated poor social and environmental conditions which changed the way society looked at health.

5. How was the air pollution at this time?

Air pollution was a growing problem that was never fully understood by citizens and got progressively worse due to increased coal use.

6. How was the water pollution at this time?

Like air pollution, water pollution was a worsening issue that raised awareness for health issues but was never completely addressed.

7. What happened when the “Mother of the Forest” was cut down?

The tree was cut down, stripped, and later shipped to England to be displayed.

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Progressive Era 1897-1920 (Audrey & Ellie)

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Progressive Era 1897-1920 (Audrey & Ellie)

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1.  What types of reforms were occurring?

Increased women and worker political rights, food safety,  and civil service reforms.

2. What did Theodore Roosevelt fight for?

forest and water conservation and reclamation, and preservation of animals

3. What new organizations were formed?

U.S Bureau of Mines, U.S Department of Labor, National council for Industrial Safety  Labor

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1.  What was the purpose of the National Coast Anti-Pollution League?

To stop oil dumping.

2. What type of gasoline was used for the first autos?

hydrogen gasoline ?

3. What was the chemurgy movement fighting for?

Encourage greater use of renewable raw materials in industry

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1. What lead people to believe there was a air pollution crisis?

B-29 bomber carrying a nuclear weapon crashes and burns trying to make an emergency return to base which caused thousands of deaths over many years.

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1.  What was the “burning river?”

The cuyahoga river caught on fire due to oil and chemical pollution which caused the start of a new environmental movement

2. What is the name of Rachel Carson’s book that started modern environmentalism?

Silent Spring

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1. What major disasters occurred during this time?

December 2, 1984 - Bhopal disaster was a massive release of cyanide gas at a plant in Bhopal, India.

November 13, 1985 - Nevado Del Ruiz volcanic spread magma and lava over 30km

2. What two major issues involving the Earth’s atmosphere arise?

As a result of greenhouse gas emissions, global warming including rising sea levels, drought, and increased storm severity can result in consequences that involve the ozone layer of the atmosphere to erode much faster than predicted.

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1.  How did the Gulf War create pollution?

Due to six and a half million gallons of boil being burned daily during the oil disaster of 1991, a thick smoke was created leading to air pollution.

2. What does China construct that causes much controversy?

China constructed the Three Gorges Dam which was a massive dam on the Yangtze River. This caused much controversy related to the loss of biodiversity and harmful effects on the climate.

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1. What final act did President Clinton sign into law?

President Clinton signed the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy.

2. How does the Bush presidency handle global warming and climate change?

The Bush presidency rejected the Kyoto Protocol which was an international treaty meant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This presidency also supported increased use of fossil fuels and sought to develop cleaner coal which was often criticized due to their lack of commitment and action in these ideas.

3. How does the world react to leaded gasoline?

Many countries around the world banned the use of leaded gasoline due to its effect of exposing large numbers of people to lead poisoning.