Evironmental Movement

• Silent Spring- we’re killing pests and birds with chemicals which also harm humans who eat the plants that they’re sprayed on.

  This pushes the environmental movement to continue
• Earth Day- 1970, Earth Day Demonstration

  Nixon was supportive of the Env. Movement and signed a few laws to support it.

  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)- writing environmental laws and rules, advising president and Congress about env. issues.

  Signs the Clear Air Act- pollution restrictions, limits the amount of chemicals allowed in the air.

  Water Pollution Control Act- protects water from chemicals and toxic waste.
• Endangered Species Act


  1973
• Endangered Species Act


  Provides additional protection for endangered species
• 2 important incidents
• Love Canal


  • NY, everyone in this area had medical problems, mortality rates were high, big companies were dumping toxic chemicals into Love Canal and people were drinking the water w/o knowing, they closed the whole town and government gave people money as apologies
• Island in Pennsylvania


  • A nuclear power plant almost melted down, evacuated people from the area, closed the plant, today you can't go to the island bc there is radiation poisoning