When industrialisation began, little thought was given to its ecological effects., , Raw, untreated sewage was allowed to pollute our seas and rivers., , Animals were killed for profit to the point of extinction., , The loss of trees through uncontrolled deforestation caused erosion and unstable climate., , Acid rain was caused by the poisonous gases man sent into the atmosphere., , Chemicals in pesticides killed animal life., , Herbicides destroyed plants., , The balance of nature was disturbed., , It is only now that we are waking up to the problem., , More natural, organic farming is advocated., , Legislation controls the disposal of waste products into our air and water., , Wildlife organisations are becoming more militant in their fight for animal rights., , Replanting policies in some parts of the world mean that our forests should in future be sustainable., , We can only hope that growing public awareness and enlightened legislation will produce a world which is safe for us and will provide a good quality of life for future generations., .

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