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This is the first environmental law in all of America.
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This is important because it is the first national park in the continental United States.
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The supreme court ruled in favor of Illinois allowing them to continue to pollute the water. It was a step back for evnironmentalism in America.
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He suggested to preserve the bison which were on the brink of extinction.
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This preserved the Niagra Falls for its aesthetic appeal rather than for its hydroelectric benefits.
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Supreme Court ruled that Tennessee must regulate fumes across state lines. Its intention was not only to preserve crops but to ensure the safety of civilians.
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Authorized the flooding of Hetch Hetchy Valley and the building of O'Shaughnessy Dam, it was a step back for the enviornmental movement.
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The National PArk Service has created nearly 400 national parks across the United States. This is 4% of the entire country, equating to almost 84.6 billion acres.
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New York sued the commisioners for dumping sewage in the harbor. Supreme Court ruled in favor of New Jersey, and the dumping coninued.
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The combat the Depression, Roosevelt recruited thousands of young men into the "peacetime coprs" a.k.a. Civilian Conservation Corps, their job being to prevent erosion and the destruction of natural resources.
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Passed to prevent the extinction of national symbol. The eagle was removed from the endangered species list in 2007.
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Heavy smog during the month of October promted officials to close schools.
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The book warned against the harmful effects of pesticides like DDT. Years later, the government bans DDT.
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Sierra Club sued Morton for the building of Mineral King in Seqoia National Park. Their authorirty was challenged: unless they had someone in their party who was directly impacted, they can't sue. Justice Williams objected, saying the environment impacts everyone.
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It became the icon of the enviornmental movement.
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Celebrated by 20 million people across the country, it started a tradition that continues today.
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It is a government organization that helps maintain balance between man and nature.
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U.S. supreme court ruled in favor of Hill which upheld the legitimacy of the endangered species list.
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Provided funds for cleaning hazardous waste sites and allowed the EPA to prosecute polluters.
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Created over 100 million acres of parks and wildlife areas to preserve nature.
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Global warming became an issue of importance in America.
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Helps EPA prevent and clean up oil spills.
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Pledged to reduce emission of gases that contribute to global warming. Many countries around the world agreed to this.
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He won a nobel prize for his efforts to create awareness of global warming and its consequences on America and the World.
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The Supreme Court ruled that the EPA may help States regulate greenhouse gases.
