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Environmentalism
A manifestation of various ideologies regarding nature.
Environmental Kuznets Curve
Relationship between economic growth and environmental quality.
Environmental Movement 1960-70
Shift towards activism questioning political authority.
Silent Spring
Book highlighting environmental health concerns.
Santa Barbara Oil Spill
1970 disaster raising environmental awareness in the U.S.
Earth Day 1970
Annual event promoting environmental protection awareness.
Environmental Laws of 1970s
Legislation like EPA and Clean Water Act established.
Wise Use Movement
Advocacy for resource use and property rights.
Backlash
Response against environmental policies affecting rural economies.
Citizen Interest Groups
Groups formed by individuals sharing common interests.
Trade Associations
Organizations representing business and corporate interests.
Advocacy Growth
Increase in lobbyists from 365 in 1961 to 11,143 in 2016.
Advocacy Methods
Strategies like lobbying, education, and civil disobedience.
Free-Rider Problem
Issue where individuals benefit without contributing.
Political Polarization
Division of Americans into communities with similar views.
Partisan Differences
Growing divides in political values from 1987 to 2012.
Media's Role
Influences public perception of natural resource issues.
Public Trust
Distrust arises when people feel excluded from politics.
Innovative Capacity
Ability to create solutions lost in obstructive politics.
Interest Groups
Organizations advocating for specific environmental policies.
Environmental NGOs
Non-governmental organizations focused on environmental issues.
Political Influencing
Efforts to sway policymakers towards specific agendas.
Community Development
Local initiatives aimed at improving environmental conditions.
Cultural Identity
Personal beliefs shaping views on environmental issues.
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