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1. What is the reason for why the Chicago River was reversed?

The reason for the reversal of the Chicago River is that Chicago's waste flowed down the river to Lake Michigan. This led to regular typhoid and cholera outbreaks, since the lake was the only source of drinking water for Chicagoans.

2. What problems has human domination over nature caused, according to Kolbert?

There are several problems that human domination over nature has caused. First, most of the world's major rivers have been dammed or diverted. Second, humans have caused a significant increase in nitrogen and carbon dioxide. Third, humans have now begun to cause earthquakes.

3. What is the solution chosen for dealing with the Asian carp problem in and around Chicago?

The United States Army Corps of Engineers in Chicago has electrified the water in the sewage canal leading to Lake Michigan, so the carp would not enter it. This method was chosen, because it was cheapest and seemed most humane.

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