What were some of the effects the indutrial revolution had on the environment?

Question:Coal burning increased--at one point all industrial areas were surrounded by black swirling clouds of coal dust--very deadly for workers. There were more accidents with the use of more machinery (lots of limbs lost, for instance). People moved from the rural areas to cities for jobs, so overcrowding led to serious health problems and spread of disease more quickly. Wood would also used more quickly, deforesting the countryside even faster. At one point the Thames (England) was so polluted supposedly if you fell in you drowned.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Coal burning increased--at one point all industrial areas were surrounded by black swirling clouds of coal dust--very deadly for workers. There were more accidents with the use of more machinery (lots of limbs lost, for instance). People moved from the rural areas to cities for jobs, so overcrowding led to serious health problems and spread of disease more quickly. Wood would also used more quickly, deforesting the countryside even faster. At one point the Thames (England) was so polluted supposedly if you fell in you drowned.