Consider the implications of environmental changes on human civilization from "summary" of The History of the World by Sir Walter Raleigh
The changes in our environment have always had a profound impact on the course of human civilization. From the earliest days of our existence, we have been shaped and influenced by the world around us. The rise and fall of empires, the spread of ideas and technologies, the patterns of migration and settlement - all of these have been deeply connected to the natural environment. Consider the implications of changes in climate, for example. Throughout history, shifts in temperature and precipitation have led to droughts, floods, and other disasters that have devastated communities and disrupted societies. The collapse of the Mayan civilization, for instance, has been linked to a prolonged period of drought that put immense strain on their agricultural systems. Similarly, the depletion of resources such as forests, minerals, and fresh water has had far-reaching consequences for human societies. The decline of the Roman Empire, for instance, has been attributed in part to the...
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