Green Revolution (jan 1, 1940 – jan 1, 1960)

Description:

Specific Impact on Human Population Growth:
Increased food production
Reduced famines

Impact on the Environment:
Positive Effects:
Higher agricultural productivity
Technological advancement in agriculture

Negative Effects:
Over-reliance on chemical inputs
Loss of biodiversity

Effects on Plants/Animals:
Shift in crop variety
Pesticide impact
Soil health

Effects on Air, Water, and/or Land:
Air: The use of fossil fuels in agricultural machinery and the burning of crop residues contributed to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

Water: Irrigation for high-yield crops led to the depletion of groundwater resources and the salinization of soil in many regions.

Land: Intensive farming practices and the use of heavy machinery led to soil erosion, depletion of soil nutrients, and land degradation in some areas.

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