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Industrial Revolution
- Industrial Revolution is the situation that took place in
18th to 19th centuries in Europe and America.
- It is the revolution from hand production methods to
machine production which mostly use the energy from
steam or coal.
- e.g. water power, steam engine, machine tool.
At that time people did not know about the harmful of these smoke and air
pollution until 1800s Parliamenary Acts tried to do something about domestic
pollution but it was not do anything much about air pollution.
In 1956 the legislation in London introduced the act called the Clean Air Act.
This act move the heavy industry and power station to more countryside.
- This make a decreasion of coal burning so sulfur dioxide was quickly
decrease, one of the main cause of acid rain.
Sources of dust
The area under construction, cement factory.
Stop using CFC product because CFC can cause Green house effect.
Walk or ride a bike when possible also using public transportation.
Strict in air pollution policy for control the industry.
Prevent deforestation and restoration after the forest fires.
Improving waste disposal and stop burn the waste in the open area.
Recycle the plastic , paper ,metal and organic material.
Use clean energy such as solar energy better than energy from coal.
Control the use of the resources.If we using it too much can also cause air
pollution.
Dispose waste water dust or toxic gases are filtered.
Honolulu Industry
In mid-nineteenth century, Honolulu started to to have their own economy. At
first, was dealing such as sandalwood, whale oil, and fur. However, this type of
market decrease but sugar and pine apple increased. The sugar industry mostly
owned by Americans. One of fifth of Honolulu land in country is for agriculture.
Reference
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