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This history is characterized by the increased regional success of a particular society, followed by crises that were either resolved, producing sustainability, or not, leading to decline. [2] [3] In early human history, the use of fire and desire for specific foods may have altered the natural composition of plant and animal communities. [4]
This timeline lists events in the external environment that have influenced events in human history. This timeline is for use with the article on environmental determinism. For the history of humanity's influence on the environment, and humanity's perspective on this influence, see timeline of history of environmentalism.
2003 — The world's largest reservoir, the Three Gorges Dam begins filling 1 June. — European Heat Wave resulting in the premature deaths of at least 35,000 people. 2004—The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2004 to Wangari Maathai for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace.
These timelines of world history detail recorded events since the creation of writing roughly 5000 years ago to the present day. For events from c. 3200 BC – c. 500 see: Timeline of ancient history; For events from c. 500 – c. 1499, see: Timeline of post-classical history; For events from c. 1500, see: Timelines of modern history
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations (UN) members in 2015, created 17 world Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The aim of these global goals is "peace and prosperity for people and the planet" [1] [2] – while tackling climate change and working to preserve oceans and forests.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to sustainability: . Sustainability – capacity to endure. For humans, sustainability is the long-term maintenance of well being, which has environmental, economic, and social dimensions, and encompasses the concept of stewardship and responsible resource management.
A study finds that the world has enough rare earths and other raw materials to switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy. [172] [173] A new viable lithium-ion battery recycling method is reported. [174] [175] Flow chart of proposed or possible product stewardship scheme for new solar PV panels [176]
History of the steam engine (from the first century CE) History of steam road vehicles (experimentally from the 17th century) History of sustainability (from the earliest civilizations) History of the Venezuelan oil industry (from before European colonization) History of waste management (from ancient times) History of water filters (from ...