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Humanity and the Weather

Air Pollution

Who created the first anti-air pollution law in Western history?

England’s King Edward I proclaimed in 1306 C.E. that coal burning was to be restricted while Parliament was in session. The penalty for violating this law was rather harsh by today’s standards: death.



Methane gas emanated from livestock has actually become hazardous to the ozone layer because of the sheer numbers of cows, pigs, and other farm animals.
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