Any subject (author's choice)YourFirst name YourLast nameAcademic titleHistory and environment ~ harnessing Mother Nature and its consequencesIntroductionThe environment is important for growth, survival and development humans. The history classroom environment is essential for meeting basic human needs such as shelter, water, food, and clothing. People should use current resources that have been preserved by our ancestors to promote sustainable development. Unsustainable activities are taking place now, unlike in the past. The environment is degrading as people build modern houses and encroach on watersheds. Globalization, improvement in technology and other modern activities have caused damage to the environment. Pollution is currently the main problem responsible for environmental degradation. History tells us that in the past, pollution was absent as the environment was kept natural, unlike today where environmental pollution is a global concern. The same course of history shows that the environment is the most crucial thing that allows humans and other organisms to survive. This article describes the relationship between history and the environment and current activities leading to unsustainable development. Environmental protection is both an individual and governmental concern. Environmental pollution is mainly found in countries where businesses are advanced. This is true of history class since in the past, businesses were environmentally friendly. Modern technology contributes to environmental pollution (Roach, 2003). The government should therefore develop policies to protect the environment. Environmental protection is necessary... middle of paper ...... greatly increased due to the increase in industries. For example, fumes from industries can play a significant role in environmental pollution. Some industries also dump their residues into rivers, which also increases pollution. When water is polluted, some aquatic animals, such as fish, can die immediately, which can cause ecosystems to become unbalanced. Problems of biodiversity loss have also increased, as some animals are unable to adapt to the changing environment. It is therefore essential to maintain a safe environment in order to support the growth of plants and other living organisms that live in the soil. Through environmental conservation, some of the problems related to the environment as a whole will be resolved, for example, soil pollution will be minimized, as this will help maintain a desirable environment..