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 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