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

There was extreme air pollution in Rome and it often came from the burning of wood and work in craft industries.

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

In this time period, there was no extreme water pollution in Rome because the government often sent fresh water to clean out areas and built sewers/reservoirs. However, water pollution often came from industries that led to garbage flow into the water.

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

Most humans began to convert to vegetarianism in this time period.

Was conservation being practiced anywhere in the world?  How?

Some forms of conservation were being practiced through the government passing bills of water reform and some regulations.

Why was lead poisoning a problem?

Lead sweetened wine caused insanity to spread in the upper classes of Rome.

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How much water pollution was there?

In the years after 1388, the government began to form anti-water pollution laws alongside the invention of good for environment gadgets such as the water closet.

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

Extreme wood was being harvested by burning the wood which was causing extreme air pollution during the middle ages. Later on, governments would create regulations to stop this wood pollution.

In what ways was disease affecting the world?

The Bubonic plague killed 75% of the people in Europe and Asia leading to a decline in the economy. Furthermore, it created racially discriminating policies against Jews in Europe.

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

People began to take up anti-pollution like anti water and air pollution causes. There were discoveries made in medication that lead to remedies for diseases. Anti alcohol and anti animal extinction movements also began.

What did Thomas Malthus predict?

He predicted that if humans continued to expand their numbers then soon mass starvation would take place on earth.

Give examples of new pollution affecting the world.

The water became unsafe to drink and sewage was found everywhere on the streets. It also created massive forms of diseases and insanitation everywhere. Forest fire begins and the pollution begins to take a toll on the environment. However, this also led to some of the first reform groups being formed who fought for anti pollution laws and regulations.

Why did sanitation become so important?

Sanitation became very important because many people were dying from the results of uncleanliness and horrible living conditions because of the enlightenment and industrialization. Hospitals were soon built to combat insanitation and diseases. Diseases like cancer and typhoid soon began to exist and infect people

How was the air pollution at this time?

There was air pollution however it was being combated with new inventions and new ways of production such as the stopping of wood burning.

How was the water pollution at this time?

There was extreme water pollution with diseases and unsanitary water conditions being everywhere. water lines were built slowly however much of the population died due to water pollution and unsanitary conditions.

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

When the mother of the forest was cut down, it was used for display in carnival sideshows.

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Progressive Reform for environmental issues in the 1870s

The millions of women who participated in reform efforts created national committees on forestry, waterways, and rivers and harbors

In 1894 the cleaning of New York reform occurred. The new head of the department of street cleaning, George E. Waring made major improvements in New York’s sanitation because of his concern towards public health

Theodore Roosevelt fought for how the US should remember the conservation history through making the bison the country’s national mammal

Showed his strong beliefs in animal conservation also through creating the first national bird preserve

International Labor Organization (ILO) and Save the Redwoods League were also formed

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1920: The purpose of the National Coast Anti-Pollution　League was to stop oil dumping

Leaded gasoline was used for the first autos

1935: National Farm Chemurgic Council fought for industrial use of renewable agricultural resources

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1948: Donora, Pennsylvania air pollution disaster led people to believe there was an air pollution crisis and also where the first nationally publicized environmental disasters and also helped push for more air pollution studies

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What was the "burning river"?

The “burning river” was the Cuyahoga River in 1969 in downtown Cleveland. It burst into flames from oil and chemical pollution.

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

"Silent Spring".

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What government agency is founded?

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

How was air pollution reduced?

Air pollution was reduced as the Clean Air Act was signed into law. The law sets a six-year deadline to create a 90% pollution-free engine for automobiles.

How was water pollution reduced?

President Richard Nixon filed suits against companies polluting the water with mercury along with preventing oil drilling. EPA also has placed a limit on 100 ppb of chloroform, which can boost cancer.

What two new sources of pollution begin causing concern?

Leaded gasoline and waste dumps.

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What major disasters occurred during this time?

The Rio Negro Massacres and the Bhopal disaster.

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

CO2 emissions into the atmosphere along with ozone holes in the layer.

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How did the Gulf War create pollution?

In Kuwait in 1991, six and a half million gallons of oil were burned daily. The wells were deliberately set on fire by the retreating Iraqi army in the Gulf War. These flames were not completely extinguished until November 1991.

What does China construct that causes much controversy?

China constructs the Three Gorges Dam. There was a relocation of over one million people. Many people started to protest against the Three Gorges Dam.

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What final act did President Clinton sign into law?

Clinton protected 58 million acres of national forest and created 8 million acres of land as new national monuments.

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

European leaders scolded Bush for his stand on the Kyoto global warming treaty. Bush withdrew from the Kyoto global warming treaty and did not ratify it. The George W. Bush energy plan emphasized oil exploration and new construction of coal and nuclear power plants.

How does the world react to leaded gasoline?

The European Union banned leaded gasoline as a public health hazard on January 1, 2001. In May 25 of 2001, the worldwide public health campaign against use of leaded gasoline continued.