... federal level. Had the American government not reacted to the evidence provided by Silent Spring certain wildlife populations could have been wiped out entirely. Environmental activism significantly increased during the 60's on the individual level too. The Sierra Club became much more publicly visible and active. Magazines, newsletters, books, and technical journals devoted specifically to environmental issues began rising in popularity ... ...

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... air pollutants. Because of the clean air act agencies can always implement new laws to protect our environment through amendments. The main purpose of the clean air act of the 60's in the United Kingdom is to reduce air pollution from stationary sources such as power plants and steel mills. Since power plants and steel mills are mainly located in cities ... ...

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... health and heart effects. Some health problems come from the exhaust fumes leaking into the interior of the automobile. "Several hundred Americans die from carbon monoxide poisoning each year (Hodges 60). The fourth type is chemical compounds known as hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons also arise from gas-powered vehicles and from industrial processes. Hydrocarbons are an important part of the production of photochemical ... ...

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... , diseases, and weeds destroy approximately one-third of the world food supply, even with the use of the most current pest management technology. Losses without this technology could soar to 60 to 80 percent (Chambers, 1992). New pesticides that were recently created, are less harmful to ecosystems than DDT, because that are water soluble and animals can remove part of it ... ...

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... , diseases, and weeds destroy approximately one-third of the world food supply, even with the use of the most current pest management technology. Losses without this technology could soar to 60 to 80 percent (Chambers, 1992). New pesticides that were recently created, are less harmful to ecosystems than DDT, because that are water soluble and animals can remove part of it ... ...

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... store, it is fortunate that EPA was sent back to the drawing board." Many Republicans applauded the decision, who have made the EPA and President Obama's environmental policies a major campaign theme before the upcoming elections (Volcovici)....

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