The Industrial Revolution created many positive impacts for the environment with one of many

being efficiency improvement. This came with sustainable improvements to already existing
inventions and regulations set in place. Prior machinery was less energy efficient and society as
a whole was less aware, but post and present Industrial Revolution people worked towards
positive impacts on the environment. According to an article published by Britannica written by
Peter W. Kingsford updated on the 23rd of february 2024 ‘Watt's steam engine design
incorporated two of his own inventions: the separate condenser (1765) and the parallel motion
(1784). The addition of these devices, among others, made Watt's steam engine more efficient
than other steam engines.’.This sheds light on a positive impact the Industrial Revolution had on
the environment since the original steam engine invented by Thomas Newcomen was made to
be more efficient with new inventions invented by James Watt to make it more energy efficient,
in turn helping the environment. In addition to this, an article written by Frankie Wallace
published by 18th Century History ‘England, India, and the American colonies all saw some
form of environmental activism in the 18th century, prompting several city governments to
implement policies designed to reduce pollution. Notable figures such as Benjamin Franklin and
Jonathan Swift were among the citizens fighting for environmental protection.’.This further
demonstrates the positive impact brought on by the Industrial Revolution on the environment as
it caused awareness about protecting the environment, with countries and notable individuals
such as Benjamin Franklin and Jonothan Swift advocating for improvements. Although there are
many positive environmental impacts that were pushed forward by the Industrial Revolution,
there were just as many- if not more negative impacts including pollution. Pollution is an