chapter 19 lesson 3: environmentalism
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Environmentalism
Movement focused on protecting the natural environment from damage caused by humans.
Silent Spring
Book by Rachel Carson exposing dangers of pesticides, especially DDT, and sparking a national environmental movement.
Cuyahoga River Fire
Polluted river in Cleveland, Ohio that caught fire in 1969, drawing attention to industrial pollution.
Earth Day
Annual event on April 22 where millions of Americans protest for better environmental protections.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
Government agency created in 1970 to set and enforce environmental standards.
Clean Air Act
Law enacted in 1970 to regulate air pollution and require industries to reduce emissions.
Clean Water Act
Law passed in 1972 aimed at regulating water pollution to improve cleanliness of rivers and lakes.
Endangered Species Act
Legislation enacted in 1973 to protect plants and animals threatened with extinction.
Three Mile Island
Site of a partial meltdown in 1979, raising safety concerns about nuclear energy.
Oil Spills
Environmental disaster exemplified by the Santa Barbara oil spill in 1969, highlighting risks of offshore drilling.