Humanity and the WeatherAir 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.