The environmental effects of technological innovation have been extreme since
A) the 1990s.
B) the Industrial Revolution.
C) World War II.
D) the founding of the United States.

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The Industrial Revolution marked a significant turning point in history, almost every aspect of daily life was influenced in some way. It led to the development of factories and the use of machines, significantly increasing the production of goods but also leading to substantial environmental degradation through pollution and resource depletion. This period is widely recognized as the beginning of major environmental impacts due to technological innovation.

The Environmental Effects of Technological Innovation Have Been Extreme Since