The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the 1700s and spread to the rest of the world. The use of machines and factories led to mass production, which in turn caused numerous environmental hazards. The negative impact on the environment began to be considered only many years later, and now the issues of environmental safety of enterprises are subject to strict control and here we will clarify all aspects.
Resource depletion
The emergence of factories and mass production caused the depletion of natural resources, and with the extraction of some of them, the environment was irreversibly damaged. One example of this is deforestation, as wood was massively used in production. When the trees disappear, the wildlife in the forest also becomes unsustainable.
The lack of trees is only exacerbated by the problem of carbon emissions from the production process. While forests generate oxygen and refresh the health of the atmosphere, factories emit toxic substances and absorb oxygen. The pollution caused by the activities of metallurgical and chemical plants includes not only harmful emissions into the air, but also pollution of land and water.
Global warming
Global warming has become the main problem caused by pollution and carbon emissions. As temperatures rise, glaciers melt and oceans grow. Some species of animals are threatened with extinction and even extinction as a result of global warming.
Pros and cons of the industrial revolution
The advances of the Industrial Revolution have certainly ensured the mass production of food for the world's population. The population grew by leaps and bounds due to the availability of food, but at the same time, mass production expanded in all industries, the use of factory and household appliances increased, which also led to environmental pollution.
While the industrial revolution has brought about positive changes in human life for the industrial world, it has caused environmental damage. The depletion of natural resources, carbon emissions, pollution and health problems resulting from the immediate advances of the Industrial Revolution have been disastrous for the world's environment.
