HIST 1377 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: National Audubon Society, Hugh Carey, Rachel Carson
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Socioeconomic class was one of the reasons the issues with love canal were neglected for so long. Lead to population increases all around this toxic area. New york governor hugh carey announces the state will purchase the homes of those a ected by chemicals. President jimmy carter approves emergency nancial aid for love canal residents. Marriage of environmental concerns with civil rights activism. Protests galvanized environmental justice as a national civil rights and human rights issues. " Early 60s cesar chavez organizes workers against toxic pesticides in california. 1964 congress passes the civil rights act (title vi) 1967 studentsin houston, tx protest the death of two children at a local dump. 1970 united states environmental protection agency is established. 1979 african american community in houston opposes placement of land ll using title vi. 1980 jimmy carter signs into law that comprehensive environmental. Adopted principles of non-violent civil disobedience to raise public conciousness about dwindling whale populations.
