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Origins of Environmental Protection: Nixon and the Birth of the EPA
This chapter explores the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1970 under President Nixon, highlighting the environmental crises of the 1960s that spurred public concern and activism. It discusses the pivotal role of Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring' in raising awareness about environmental degradation and prompting federal action.
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