Environmental degradation threatened our planet from "summary" of The Story of Mankind, Original Edition (Yesterday's Classics) by Hendrik Willem Van Loon
Environmental degradation was a serious concern that plagued our planet during a certain period in history. The reckless exploitation of natural resources and the unchecked pollution of air, water, and soil had devastating consequences on the environment. As human populations grew and industrialization spread, the demand for resources skyrocketed, leading to widespread deforestation, overfishing, and habitat destruction. The consequences of this environmental degradation were far-reaching and alarming. Species went extinct at an unprecedented rate, ecosystems were disrupted, and climate patterns were thrown out of balance. The very foundation of life on Earth was threatened by the reckless actions of humanity. The urgency of the situation was c...
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