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