From Industrial Pollution to Environmental Sciences

This lecture traces the evolution of environmental awareness from the industrial era to the emergence of environmental sciences. It covers the origins of environmentalism, global environmental issues in the 20th century, the impact of Silent Spring by Rachel Carson, and the development of environmental policies and diplomacy. The lecture explores the historical narratives of progress and decline, the role of governments in regulating pollution, and the promotion of industrial expansion. It also discusses the intersection of environmentalism between the Global North and South, the movements for environmental justice, and the key milestones in international environmental conferences.