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Radford University: Environmental History Timeline: Sixties 1960 69
Features an environmental history timeline for the 1960s highlighting legislation and key events. Created by Professor William (Bill) Kovarik, Ph.D. from Radford University.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Our Responsibilities Under the Safe Drinking Water Act
This 1975 article describes the legislation that was passed to regulate the safety of drinking water.
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Center for Ca Studies: California Environmental Goals and Policy, Part I [Pdf]
Although focused primarily on environmental legislation in California in the 1970s, there is a good review of the environmental movement as it was supported nationally. (Published June 1995)
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Eea: Air Monitoring
Find the current air quality in Massachusettes, and learn more about air pollution, air quality forecast, and governmental guidelines on air.
BBC
Bbc: Bush Rejects Kyoto Style G8 Deal
An article from the British point of view regarding Bush rejecting an environmental plan in 2005. Global warming is the main issue in this article. There is an interactive and animated guide of global warming on this page. Very cool!
Digital History
Digital History: The Earth First, 1960's
This excellent resource provided by Digital History contains a wealth of information on the environmental movement of the 1960s in America, as well as the rest of the century.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Voters to Choose Between Economy and Environment
Although this lesson plan deals with the a California vote for 2010 Elections, the subject matter will need to be addressed time and time again: economy vs. environment. Green energy is more expensive. Many companies would have to go out...
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Bush 2007 Budget Underwrites Nuclear, Cuts Environmental
An article discussing how the 2007 budget will impact environmental programs. Go to the site's home page for links to other interesting news articles on the environment.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Environmental Reform
Environmental awareness in the United States became more focused upon the publication of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring. Read about student protests, presidential legislation, and a new desire to protect the environment.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Pollution Politics
Students learn how a bill becomes law in the U.S. Congress and research legislation related to global warming.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Benefits and Costs of the Clean Air Act, 1970 to 1990
This resource compares the environmental benefits of pollution control to the costs incurred by industry, taxpayers, and consumers.
Library of Congress
Loc: Talkin' 'Bout My Green Generation
Earth Day celebrated its 40th anniversary on April 22, 2010. Briefly described is its history and the impact this movement has made on environmental legislation.
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Natural Resources Defense Council: The Environmental Justice Movement
A summary of the environmental justice movement in America that targets people of color and the poor. Lists milestones in environmentalism from 1960-2005.
US Department of Justice
U.s. Department of Justice: Water Pollution Prevention and Control
Original text of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972.