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Chipko Movement (India)
The Chipko Movement originated in the Himalayan region of India. Local villagers, led by women like Gaura Devi, protested against the felling of trees by hugging them to prevent loggers from cutting them down. This peaceful protest raised awareness about deforestation and led to a government ban on tree felling in the region. -
Love Canal Protest (USA)
Residents of the Love Canal neighborhood in New York protested after discovering their homes were built atop a toxic waste dump. The hazardous chemicals leaked into the environment, causing severe health issues. Led by local activist Lois Gibbs, the protest resulted in government action and the creation of the Superfund law, which focuses on cleaning up toxic waste sites. -
Save the Franklin River Campaign (Australia)
In the early 1980s, environmentalists in Tasmania, Australia, launched the Save the Franklin River Campaign to protest against the proposed damming of the Franklin River for hydroelectric power. The movement included large-scale protests and civil disobedience, eventually leading to the Australian High Court ruling against the dam in 1983, a landmark victory for environmental preservation. -
Extinction Rebellion (Global)
(2018–Present) Founded in the UK in 2018, Extinction Rebellion (XR) is a global environmental protest movement that advocates for drastic government action to combat climate change. Through nonviolent civil disobedience and mass protests, XR has pressured governments worldwide to declare climate emergencies and take stronger action against environmental destruction and global warming.