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Silent Spring Published
The book Silent Spring by Rachel Carson was published. The purpose of this book was to warn others about how deadly pesticides can be to our environment that we’re living in. -
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. -
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 -
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. -
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