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All of the above events, people, and places tie into a common theme of environmental conservatism. The term environmental conservatism refers to practices that ensure sustainability. To make such sustainability possible, we must work to lessen our adverse effect on Earth's well-being. While some of the aforementioned events were disastrous for the environment, they were key in establishing standards to prevent such events from happening again in the future. For example, after Chernobyl, higher expectations were put into place regarding the regulations of a nuclear power plant. Standards and regulations are enforced by organizations such as those mentioned, who also conduct research to prevent such tragedies. These organizations help to facilitate a goal of conservatism. People like Rachel Carson and Teddy Roosevelt were important because they raised awareness for the need for such a goal. Together, the above people, places, and events serve to make Earth a better place for future generations.

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The 26th President of the United States, Roosevelt fought for environmental conservatism. During his time in office, he tripled the size of the national forest reserve. Establishing the first national park in Crater Lake, Oregon, he created the National Park Service. The NPS has gone on to protect thousands of acres of US land, making it one of the most important government agencies in relation to the environment.

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Founded by John Muir, the Sierra Club was originally created to protect Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks.  A grassroots organization, its establishment marked environmentalism as a problem that needs to be seen as not belonging to just those in charge, but rather to everyone as a public responsibility. This club remains a prominent advocate for conservatism, helping to pass key legislation such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act.

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With millions of supporters and offices in 40 different countries, Greenpeace educates the public about environmental concerns. Through participating in direct-action campaigns, Greenpeace members advocate for protecting our forests, fighting global warming, and living free of waste. Through these campaigns, Greenpeace helps to raise awareness and garner support for key environmental issues.

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The mission of the World Wildlife Fund is to "conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth." Its work is organized around goals related to food, climate, fresh water, wildlife, forests, and oceans. WWF raises awareness of endangered species and helps raise the money to protect them.

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Proposed by President Nixon, the Environmental Protection Agency sets standards and enforces them.  Without the EPA, it would be impossible to enforce legislation such as the Clear Air Act and the Clean Water Act. They also are responsible for regulating sectors such as agriculture, automotive, construction, and transportation. Additionally, the EPA may conduct research and compose studies.

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Oil tanker Exxon Valdez hit a reef and consequently spilled 11 million gallons of oil, killing thousands of marine animals. The clean-up process was lengthy, with it being impossible to completely remove all of the oil. This resulted in the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, which prevents such accidents from occurring again with stricter regulations.

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The Dust Bowl affected Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Texas, and New Mexico. A combination of dry topsoil and heavy winds allowed crops and farms to be blown away with ease. This disaster devastated southern farmlands, prompting additional government subsidization in agriculture. This event was important because it demonstrated the need for farmers to take care of the Earth when growing their crops.

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The most disastrous nuclear accident in global history, Chernobyl is a nuclear power plant in Ukraine that experienced two large explosions. Due to a reactor mistake, huge amounts of radioactive chemicals were released into the atmosphere. Immediately afterwards, several died of radiation poisoning and others developed thyroid cancer. This event helped to highlight the dangers inherent in working with nuclear plants.

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Regarded as one of worst environmental disasters of all time, Love Canal was a neighborhood constructed on top of tons of industrial waste. When the chemicals began to resurface, families were forced to evacuate. Long-term consequences of the Love Canal disaster include birth defects and cancer. This promoted a campaign for environmental justice. (Image below in the public domain)

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Carson is remembered for her novel, Silent Spring. In this criticism, she explores how our current actions have the ability to change the world for the worse or for the better for future generations. Specifically, Carson states that the use of chemicals such as DDT have the potential to turn earth into a "wasteland," as populations become adversely affected by insects' abilities to build up resistance. This novel helped people realize that their actions have consequences in relation to protecting the Earth.