GEOG 2000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Neolithic Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Sulfur Dioxide
25 Sep 2018
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Man has made an attempt to control his environment (slash and burn, irrigation, waste management, population density) Things increased dramatically with the industrial revolution. As technologies increased, so too did the devastation of the finite resources of the planet. Industrial revolution: the transition to new manufacturing processes during 1760-1820 and 1840. Caused very serious pollution problems (air, land, water). The green revolution: refers to a series of research and development and technology transfer initiatives occurring in the 1960s. India was the first country to benefit from high-yielding seed program. Disadvantages include increased uses of harmful pesticides and fertilizers, introduction of gmos that we don"t know the long term impact of. Starvation persists and it is difficult for sufferers to achieve their physical and intellectual potential. The revolution led to the production of many grains that can"t satisfy all the necessary nutrients. Specifically a problem with vitamin a, a lack of which can cause sight problems.
