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Famous Environmental Movements

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The Slow Food Movement

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Originated in Italy during the 1980s as a counteraction to fast food. It promotes local food traditions, sustainable agriculture, and biodiversity, spawning the larger 'slow movement'.

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Greenpeace

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Founded in 1971 in Vancouver, it started as a movement to stop nuclear testing and evolved into a major campaigner for environmental issues globally. Its actions have led to policy changes and awareness about environmental degradation.

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The Transition Town Movement

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Started in the UK in the mid-2000s aiming to prepare communities for climate change and peak oil. It encourages local production, renewable energy, and community resilience.

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The Silent Spring Revolution

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Rachel Carson's 1962 book 'Silent Spring' highlighted the dangers of pesticides, sparking an ecological revolution. It played a part in the eventual ban of DDT and the rise of the environmental movement.

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The Chipko Movement

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Started in the 1970s in India, this movement was aimed at protecting forests by hugging trees to prevent their felling. The movement successfully resulted in a 15-year ban on tree felling in the region.

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The Clean Water Movement

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This movement emerged due to the escalating pollution of water bodies, leading to the Clean Water Act of 1972 in the United States, which set standards for water quality and regulated discharges.

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The Conservation Movement

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Originated in the late 19th to early 20th century, focusing on the wise use and sustained yield of natural resources. It led to the formation of national forests and the passing of the first conservation laws.

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The Sustainable Development Movement

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Rising in prominence in the late 20th century, this movement focuses on balancing economic growth with environmental protection and social equity, influencing policies and strategies worldwide.

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The Organic Farming Movement

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Began in the early 20th century as a reaction to the industrialization of agriculture. It advocates for farming without synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, leading to a growing organic market and certification systems.

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The Animal Rights Movement

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Emerging in the 19th century and gaining momentum in the 1970s, this movement seeks to protect animals from exploitation and abuse, influencing legislation and consumer choices worldwide.

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Earth Day

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First celebrated on April 22, 1970, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement. It led to increased environmental awareness and legislation such as the Clean Air Act.

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The Zero Waste Movement

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Gaining global traction in the 21st century, this movement encourages the redesign of resource life cycles for sustainable management of waste, influencing municipalities and businesses to adopt zero waste goals.

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The Sierra Club Movement

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Founded in 1892 in San Francisco, The Sierra Club advocated for conservation of the wilderness. Outcomes include the establishment of national parks and the promotion of environmental legislation.

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The Environmental Justice Movement

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Developed in the 1980s in the US, it addresses the unfair environmental burdens borne by marginalized communities. It has led to environmental policies that focus on equity and inclusiveness.

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The Anti-Nuclear Movement

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Surged in the 1960s and 1970s as opposition against nuclear weapons and power. Outcomes include cancellations of nuclear power plant construction, nuclear disarmament treaties, and shifts towards renewable energy investments.

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