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The evolution begins
The need for environmental protection became a focus thus the creation of the Department of Interior was established. -
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Yellowstone National park
President Theodore Roosevelt named America's first national park Yellowstone national park. -
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Conservation movement
Those involved in this movement sought to preserve the natural resources needed for survival. -
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Rachel Carsons' book Silent Spring is released
Ms. Carson was very influential in the awakening of the Environmental. movement -
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Clean Air act
The act was created to protect air quality,y and hold the appropriate industries and people accountable for pollutants. -
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Earth Day
The creation of Earth Day was the first of its kind to bring such recognition to environmental problems facing the earth -
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Clean Water act
The act was to improve the quality of the nation's water. -
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Chernobyl accident
The radiation discharged from the explosion continues to have lasting environmental effects in the area. -
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The Paris agreement
A collaboration of countries to fight climate change