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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.
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]
Ancient history – Aggregate of past events from the beginning of recorded human history and extending as far as the Early Middle Ages or the Postclassical Era. The span of recorded history is roughly five thousand years, beginning with the earliest linguistic records in the third millennium BC in Mesopotamia and Egypt .
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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 ...
Challenges like data availability, standardization, and disclosure persist. Enhancing these aspects is crucial for sector development and measuring progress effectively. Luxembourg's pivotal role in sustainable finance, coupled with its solid expertise and political commitment, has birthed innovative initiatives.
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]