1. Modern problems with industrialization

2. Resurgence of protectionism
20th century—Rise of supranatioalism and free trade
21st century—Rise of protectionism
Brexit
“America First”
Protectionism—Protecting domestic industries from foreign competition
Response to outsources and globalization

3. Gender inequality Microloans—Small loans to start a business
Have helped women become economically independent
More women working, but…
Work in low paying jobs
Agricultural jobs in LDC’s
Not getting equal pay for equal work

4. Environmental Impact of industrialization
Air pollution—Release of CO2 and over 80 different toxins from manufacturing
Water pollution—Runoff from factories, waste in oceans from mass consumption
Soil pollution—Caused by increased amount of chemicals in agriculture and runoff from factories
Leads to soil becoming infertile

5. Greenhouse effect—Fossil fuels release gases (CO2) that increase the temperature of the Earth
Global Warming—The idea that the Earth is warming from the greenhouse effect due to industry
River and aquifer depletion from increased water use

6. What do all of these animals have in common?

7. Loss of habitat—Species going extinct, impact on ecosystems
Land degradation—Desertification, deforestation caused by climate change or industrialization
Sahel
Loss of habitat—Species going extinct, impact on ecosystems
Visual pollution—Nature is just prettier

8. Animals at risk of extinction

9. Global cooperation on climate change
Paris Climate Accords—Countries agree to report every five years on pollution levels
Also agree to lower pollution levels
More lenient on LDC’s than MDC’s to cut pollution

11. Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development—Developing an industrial economy in an environmentally and humanly friendly way that will not harm future generations
Environmental regulation—Government laws that limit the amount of pollution companies can create
Ecotourism—Tourism that uses minimal energy and is environmentally friendly

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