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Major Environmental Changes in History
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Industrial Revolution
Significant increase in pollution and the start of the Anthropocene epoch.
Deforestation of Easter Island
Led to the collapse of the local ecosystem and society due to resource depletion.
Chernobyl Disaster
Caused long-term ecological and health effects due to radioactive contamination.
Dust Bowl
Caused severe dust storms, soil degradation, and agricultural collapse.
The Great Smog of London
Led to thousands of deaths and increased awareness of air pollution issues.
Extinction of the Dodo
Represents the impact of human colonization on biodiversity.
Ban of DDT
Resulted in the recovery of bird populations and reduced contamination of ecosystems.
Three Gorges Dam Construction
Changed regional ecosystems and relocated human and wildlife populations.
Discovery of the Americas
Led to the Columbian Exchange which drastically altered ecosystems on a global scale.
California Gold Rush
Resulted in landscape alteration and water pollution from mining practices.
London Sewerage System Construction
Improved the city's sanitation and helped clean the Thames River.
Cuyahoga River Fires
Highlighted the issues of water pollution and led to environmental protection policies.
Aswan High Dam Construction
Changed the Nile ecosystem and impacted agriculture due to alteration of silt deposition.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings
Released radioactive materials causing long-term environmental and health impacts.
Creation of the National Parks System (USA)
Preserved natural areas and protected biodiversity, influencing conservation efforts worldwide.
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