Arne Næss’ The Shallow and the Deep
This essay introduces the term deep ecology to philosophical debates.
This essay introduces the term deep ecology to philosophical debates.
Abraham Darby introduces coke to the Coalbrookdale blast furnace, leading to a major breakthrough for the production of iron.
English engineer Thomas Savery patents a steam engine for removing water from mine shafts; with subsequent improvements, the device would later drive the Industrial Revolution.
The first manual on mining sciences combines the areas of humanism and technology.
The World Summit for Sustainable Development (Rio+10) takes place in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The World Conference on Science and Technology for Human Development takes place in Bucharest, Romania.
The French engineer Eugene Houdry patents the catalytic converter.
The American company Bell Laboratories develops the first operational modern solar cell.
Robert Anderson, a Scottish inventor, develops a prototype vehicle that runs on rechargeable batteries, a major step towards the development of the electric car.
Australia’s first passenger steam engine train connects Melbourne to its harbor.