history of pollution

  • primitive man

    primitive man
    There is evidence of the presence of smoke in the cave where early man lived . Indeed , to heat their surroundings or prepare food used fire indoors and can be seen today its effect on the "heavens" and on the walls of caves
  • Antiquity and Middle Ages

    Antiquity and Middle Ages
    Urban pollution begins with the establishment and enlargement of cities; this is especially produced by the accumulation of garbage in and around cocinerías and blacksmiths constantly working.
  • Modern and Contemporary Times

    Modern and Contemporary Times
    Steam engines , large consumers of fossil fuels exacerbate the problem and make it extend to virtually every prosperous cities of the time .
  • Major events of contamination : Chernobyl and the Gulf War

    Major events of contamination : Chernobyl and the Gulf War
    Kuwait 's oil wells were set on fire , clouds of smoke that remained for months in the atmosphere of the area. Although the possible consequences on the health of the inhabitants were discussed in the press, we have not been able to assess the results of this disaster.
  • Major events of pollution : Industrial accidents

    Major events of pollution : Industrial accidents
    Many catastrophic situations related to pollution episodes have occurred throughout the recent history of mankind . In general, these were derived from industrial processes , especially related to metal smelters and refineries , the generation of electric power and chemical industries.
  • Modern and contemporary

    Modern and contemporary
    The intense summer and the highest number of cars and motorcycles led to the Antiochian capital is the most polluted city in the country .