10 Interesting Fact About World Environmental History
10 Interesting Fact About World Environmental History
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Before the industrial revolution, most people live in groups and depend on nature to survive.
In 1850, there were only about 1 billion people worldwide, but now the human population has reached 7.9 billion.
In the 1950s, the petrochemical industry experienced rapid growth, triggered an increase in greenhouse gas emissions and pollution in the air and water.
In 1962, the Silent Spring book by Rachel Carson was published, which helped trigger the Modern Environmental Movement.
In 1970, the US commemorates the first time of the earth, which was then adopted by other countries around the world.
In 1987, the Montreal protocol was signed to reduce the use of chemicals that damage the ozone layer.
In 1992, the UN Conference on the Environment and Development was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which discussed climate change and sustainability.
In 2005, the Kyoto Protocol was signed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.
In 2015, the United Nations approved the 2030 agenda for sustainable development, which emphasized the importance of sustainability and environmental protection.
At present, many organizations and individuals around the world struggle to reduce human influence on the environment and promote sustainability for future generations.
