How did industrialization influence the rise of conservation?
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Correct answer: Rapid resource use raised fears about deforestation, pollution, overgrazing, and waste
Industrial growth increased demand for timber, minerals, water, and land. Reformers worried that private exploitation and waste would harm both the environment and the public interest.
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