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Silent Spring Published
The book Silent Spring by Rachel Carson was published in 1962. The purpose of this book was to warn others about how deadly pesticides can be to our environment that we’re living in. My Presentation -
Congress Passes the Clean Air Act
This ratifies the “Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty” which ends testing of nuclear weapons in the atmosphere, space, and underwater. This is a huge step for the climate. https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/a-fierce-green-fire-timeline-of-environmental-movement/2988/ -
Wilderness Act is Passed
This act is passed which sets aside 9.1 million acres to be preserved. Congress then added a national forest, and national park. This then grows to 100 million acres and establishes the National Wilderness Preservation System. https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/a-fierce-green-fire-timeline-of-environmental-movement/2988/ -
Environmental Defense Fund is Founded
This was founded by scientists who begin to ban the pesticide DDT. Yale Law grads seek to set up a law firm for the environment and collaborate with attorneys to fight for the environment. Many clubs and organizations begin to form including the popular EarthJustice. https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/a-fierce-green-fire-timeline-of-environmental-movement/2988/ -
North Carolina Protest
A small African American community was formed to protest against hazardous waste landfill. After removing the contaminated soil the state of North Carolina decided that this group was the correct fit for them to host the landfill. https://www.energy.gov/lm/environmental-justice-history -
Bhopal Chemical Explosion
A Factory Gas explosion that took place on December 3rd. This incident was a result of an estimated 15,000-20,000 deaths. Unfortunately, this caused severe contamination of gas and affected water and soil quality. Presentation from Class -
Ogoni People protest for destruction of the Niger River
On January 4th, over 300,000 Ogoni people protested against the destruction of their Niger River for oil rigging. Thousands were killed, but many continue fighting. https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/a-fierce-green-fire-timeline-of-environmental-movement/2988/ -
Fukushima
A nuclear incident that took place in Japan. New regulations were added such as new design requirements, better safety independence, and made better safety tests for power plants. Presentation in Class -
Iron Eyes fights for justice for the Environment
Iron Eyes was environmentally active from age 9 opposing uranium mines because it was harmful to the planet. In 2016 she was also against the Dakota Access Pipeline. She was able fight for what she believed in was best for the environment. Textbook (9) -
Greta Thunberg Begins important Movement
In 2019, Greta Thunberg began the Friday School strike for climate on her own. This grew by a lot and had over 1 million students involved in the movement Fridays for Future. Textbook (9)