The Impact of Anthropogenic Activities on the Natural Environment and Societies During the Contemporary Period

This groundbreaking book by Dr. Carolina Leticia Zilli Vieira offers a sweeping exploration of humanity’s impact on the environment and health, starting from the Industrial Revolution to the current times. Covering topics such as air and water pollution, electromagnetic radiation, medical and dental waste management, agricultural practices, natural resource overuse, and the ethics of environmental stewardship, Dr. Zilli Vieira and co-authors link scientific evidence with policy and social consequences. She also addresses urgent challenges like water scarcity, space debris, and sustainable energy. By uniting historical perspectives, scientific insight, and preventive strategies, this book presents a compelling roadmap for building healthier societies and a more sustainable planet.

Dr. Carolina L. Zilli Vieira, DDS, PhD, is a Research Associate and Instructor at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. With expertise in oral medicine, periodontology, cardiology, and environmental health, she studies the impact of environmental risk factors on oral and systemic health. Her research spans air and water pollution, radiation, oral and environmental medicine, and prevention. Through epidemiology, interventional studies, and preventive programs, Dr. Zilli Vieira integrates science, teaching, and advocacy to advance environmental and public health.