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Thoreau Institute: The History of Environmentalism

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay is a thorough investigation of the various political and philosophical changes which have occurred throughout the environmental movement. Examines the current situation and includes references. Excellent article.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Environmental Reform

For Students 5th - 8th
Environmental awareness in the United States became more focused upon the publication of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring. Read about student protests, presidential legislation, and a new desire to protect the environment.
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Article
Institute for Policy Studies

Foreign Policy in Focus: Environmental Reform Agenda

For Students 9th - 10th
Article raises questions about the World Bank's reforms in the 1990s to mitigate the adverse environmental impacts of individual World Bank projects. (March 1, 1999)
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Get Oil Out! (Goo)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official website of GOO, a non-governmental organization devoted to protecting the environment from the oil industry.