OXYGEN, OZONE, INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

696The Industrial Revolution, beginning in the 1700s, streamlined agricultural, textile, coal and iron production; therefore changing the course of history throughout the world. Although the benefits of the industrial revolution are innumerable, it also created its own share of environmental issues. From pollution of air and water to the depletion of the ozone layer, we are still, centuries later, discovering the full weight and damage the industrial revolution has caused. As our understanding of our impact on the planet and our environment grows, we continue to take steps to reverse the damage; beg