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The Role of Science in Environmental History
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Which scientific discovery in the 19th century led to a shift in the understanding of the relationship between humans and the environment?
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The theory of evolution by natural selection
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The theory of evolution by natural selection, proposed by Charles Darwin, challenged the traditional view of humans as separate from and superior to nature. It highlighted the interconnectedness of all living organisms and their dependence on the environment.