Environmental Movement
By: Alex Draper
The goal
Terms
Sustainability - To have a working environment with reproducible resources to ensure the continuation of a healthy environment.
Grassroots - The getting together of individuals to work towards a common goal from the button up to enact change.
Influential People
Edward Abbey - Know as one of Americas most dedicated environmentalist. He was born in Pennsylvania and is know for his strong defense of the deserts and the American west.
Quote
Accomplishments
The Air Pollution Control Act of 1955 - authorizing the United States Surgeon General to conduct research, investigate, and pass out information "relating to air pollution and the prevention and abatement thereof" Therefore, The Air Pollution Control Act contained no provisions for the federal government to actively combat air pollution by punishing polluters (Wikipedia.com).