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All ten of these events, people, and organizations depict the theme of environmental destruction and growth. Both the individuals described aided the environment by developing research and tools to society. Also, the organizations all depicted growth because they provide funding and awareness for the protection of the environment. Lastly, all of the disasters and events depict environmental destruction by proving false techniques and past mistakes in order to grow and enhance the environment in the future.

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It is America's oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization. It was founded in 1892 in San Fransisco, California. The founding group was mainly advocated and pushed by the wealthy because they wanted to conserve nature  for generations to come.

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"APES CH 9: Culture, Society, and Environmental Quality." APES CH 9: Culture, Society, and Environmental Quality Flashcards | Quizlet. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2017.
Prototypes, LLC Clever. "Sierra+Club Photos - FREE Creative Commons Photos of Sierra+Club." Photos For Class. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2017.

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It is a grass-root organization that was initially founded in Canada. It is a nongovernmental organization for the environment. It plays an active role in increasing and protecting the environment and all wildlife.

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"APES CH 9: Culture, Society, and Environmental Quality." APES CH 9: Culture, Society, and Environmental Quality Flashcards | Quizlet. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2017.
Prototypes, LLC Clever. "Greenpeace Photos - FREE Creative Commons Photos of Greenpeace." Photos For Class. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2017.

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It is a grass-root organization that was initially founded in Switzerland. It is a nongovernmental organization for the environment. It plays an active role in increasing and protecting the environment and all wildlife.

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"APES CH 9: Culture, Society, and Environmental Quality." APES CH 9: Culture, Society, and Environmental Quality Flashcards | Quizlet. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2017.
Prototypes, LLC Clever. "World+Wildlife+Fund Photos - FREE Creative Commons Photos of World+Wildlife+Fund." Photos For Class. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2017.

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It was created during President Nixon's time in order to consolidate one specific agency that provided a variety for federal research, monitoring, and standard-setting. Additionally, it wanted to entail enforcement activities that ensure environmental protection. The EPA constantly works for a cleaner environment for the American people.

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"APES Environmental Laws." APES Environmental Laws Flashcards | Quizlet. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2017.
Prototypes, LLC Clever. "Environmental+Protection+Agency Photos - FREE Creative Commons Photos of Environmental+Protection+Agency." Photos For Class. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2017.

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The Dust Bowl affected many parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. They were all hit by dry topsoil and high winds that created the crazy, blinding dust storms. It was found to be caused by a severe drought along with decades of extensive farming with improper techniques.

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"APES Environmental Disasters." APES Environmental Disasters Flashcards | Quizlet. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2017.
Prototypes, LLC Clever. "Dust+Bowl Photos - FREE Creative Commons Photos of Dust+Bowl." Photos For Class. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2017.

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There were a series of equipment failures, nuclear meltdowns, and a plethora of releases of radioactive materials at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. This all occurred following the Tōhoku earthquake and the tsunami in March of 2011. About 200,000 people were forced to exit out of their homes due to this diaster.

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"Apes Case Studies." Apes Case Studies Flashcards | Quizlet. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2017.
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Lake Erie was primarily considered to be the prime example of an eutrophic zone. Additionally, it was considered to be a dead lake. That means that when algae die give off ammonia, and then fish die due to fish kills that are full of nutrients and can then feed the cycle.

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"APES Environmental Disasters." APES Environmental Disasters Flashcards | Quizlet. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2017.
Prototypes, LLC Clever. "Lake+Erie+Disaster Photos - FREE Creative Commons Photos of Lake+Erie+Disaster." Photos For Class. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 May 2017.

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This oil spill occurred in the Gulf of Mexico and thus it is also known as the "Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill". The offshore well was damaged and consistently released oil for 5 months after the initial spill. It is considered to be the largest marine oil spill in history.

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"APES Case Studies." APES Case Studies Flashcards | Quizlet. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2017.
Prototypes, LLC Clever. "Bp+Oil+Spill Photos - FREE Creative Commons Photos of Bp+Oil+Spill." Photos For Class. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 May

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She was one of the first environmentalists to realize the global dangers of pesticide abuse. The pesticide she specifically found issues with was DDT. Additionally, she is the author of the book "Silent Spring" which heavily focuses on the dangers humans have on the environment.

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APES People." APES People Flashcards | Quizlet. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2017.
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He wrote the novel "A Sand County Almanac" which regarded environmental issues and solutions. It was published a year after his death in 1948;. The novel specifically promoted a phenomenon known as the 'land ethic' where humans are ethically responsible for serving as the main protectors of nature.

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"APES People." APES People Flashcards | Quizlet. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2017.
Prototypes, LLC Clever. "Aldo+Leopold Photos - FREE Creative Commons Photos of Aldo+Leopold." Photos For Class. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 May 2017.