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Silent Spring Published
Rachel Carson published Silent Spring, which condemned the use of pesticides. The book gained popularity and was considered to be the inspiration of the modern environmental movement. image url: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.birdnote.org%2Fshow%2F50th-anniversary-silent-spring&psig=AOvVaw2WGBM2cQ1vcnsOupn3gvZg&ust=1593993026316000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAMQjB1qFwoTCIjvhfPktOoCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAP -
Clean Air Act of 1963 is Passed
The Clean Air Act of 1963 was the first act of legislation that addressed air pollution control. Allowed for research to be conducted regarding air pollution. This was one of the first acts of legislation regarding the environment. Image url: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgreengroundswell.com%2Fclean-air-act-in-brief%2F2014%2F10%2F13%2F&psig=AOvVaw0H0No04NEVPGzBC7LdJBc5&ust=1593994154677000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAMQjB1qFwoTCPjEhI3ptOoCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD -
Environmental Defense Fund Founded
The Environmental Defense Fund is an organization that works on prevalent environmental issues in the United States. When it was founded, it successfully fought in the courts for a U.S. ban on the synthetic insecticide DDT. This organization fought for environmental justice and gained support nationwide. Image url: https://woodsnap.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/environmental-defense-fund-ck1.jpg -
National Environmental "Teach-In"
In 1969, a Wisconsin Senator hired Denis Hayes to direct a national “teach-in” about environmental issues. Hayes recruited young college graduates to come to Washington, D.C. and began planning what will become the first Earth Day. This attracted the support of many young people.
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First Earth Day is Celebrated
On this day, millions gathered to protest against environmental ignorance. It increased awareness of environmental issues and educated ordinary people about how they could make a difference. This sparked worldwide interest in the environment.
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Environmental Protection Agency is Formed
The EPA was created by the executive order of president Richard Nixon. It is an agency whose mission is to protect human and environmental health. Since then, the EPA has passed countless acts of legislation. Image url: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcommons.wikimedia.org%2Fwiki%2FFile%3ASeal_of_the_United_States_Environmental_Protection_Agency.svg&psig=AOvVaw0UK65y1gKR7nZP7JyadiMs&ust=1593995925297000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCLiV09zvtOoCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAT -
Stockholm Conference
This was a United Nations conference that focused on international environmental issues. This raised awareness about environmental concerns worldwide and urged countries to do their part regarding earth. Image url: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.environmentandsociety.org%2Farcadia%2Fonly-one-earth-stockholm-and-beginning-modern-environmental-diplomacy&psig=AOvVaw2KA0K16Qt79_Gx2zdowDj6&ust=1594058359449000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCID-lqbYtuoCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD -
Clean Water Act is Passed
This act set up guidelines in order to control water pollution in the United States. This law protected the quality and set standards for surface water. This act was very influential helped the U.S. to maintain safe and healthy water. Image url: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scarce.org%2Fevent%2Fanniversary-clean-water-act%2F2019-10-18%2F&psig=AOvVaw313I6z-XEz2-d0Js5b9hGG&ust=1594059148221000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCPCUk6HbtuoCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD -
Safe Drinking Water Act Passed
This act set standards for the protection and quality of ground water in the United States. The EPA was given control to set the standards for the drinking water. They listed over 90 contaminants for the water and ensured the quality for ground water. Image url: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arroyoseco.org%2Fsdwa.htm&psig=AOvVaw0mJCcnfTDKnQ6r59gmHykh&ust=1594060717779000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCLjA1o3htuoCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD -
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Passed
The RCRA gave the EPA control over hazardous substances from "cradle-to-grave." The EPA oversees the creation, transportation, storage, and disposal of these substances. This ensured that no hazardous waste would be unattended. Image url: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=http%3A%2F%2Fepconsultants.net%2Funcategorized%2Fresource-conservation-and-recovery-act%2F&psig=AOvVaw32e9NVukLVlAs_N8R3Ohx5&ust=1594061421649000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCOi0r9njtuoCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAR -
President Jimmy Carter Announces Energy Plan
In a speech, president Jimmy Carter announced an energy plan to lower the United States' energy demand, and reduce the ecological footprint. He also announced his plan to increase sustainable and renewable energy sources rather than completely relying on fossil fuel energy. This changed the viewpoints of many Americans when it came to the environment. Image url: https://www.thenational.ae/opinion/comment/jimmy-carter-s-speech-from-40-years-ago-has-parallels-in-the-us-and-across-europe-1.937031
