Environmental Movement
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Environmental Movement
THE MOVEMENT BEGINS
A. Rachel Carson- “Silent Spring”1. DDT- harmful chemical2. “Great Society”- make people aware of their
environment
Nuclear Power1. Use of sustained nuclear fission to generate
heat and electricity (provides energy)
Public Response1. Environmental Protection
Agency (1970)a. Sets & enforces pollution
standardsb. Promotes researchc. Coordinates anti-pollution
activities with gov’t
Public Response2. EARTH DAY
a. RESTORATION PROJECTS WERE BEGUN AND A NATIONAL CLEAN UP
Consumer Movement
A. Ralph Nader1. 1966- National traffic & Motor Vehicle Safety
Act2. 1967- Wholesome Meat Act: food safety3. “Nader’s Raiders”: youth activists investigating
gov’t corruption
**Many people are still involved and continuing to work for the protection of our environment