Describe the New Environmental Movement of the 1960s

question 31

Essay

Describe the new environmental movement of the 1960s. What was "new" about it? How did Rachel Carson's work help spur and shape the movement? Did environmental activism of the period result in any of the desired outcomes? If so, what were they? If not, why not? Explain.

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Definitions:

Technological Change

The innovation and implementation of new technologies in a way that transforms the existing processes or products.

Environmental Uncertainty

The difficulty in predicting changes and trends in the external business environment that can impact an organization's operations.

Telecommunications

The transmission of information over distances for the purpose of communication.

State-Owned

Refers to businesses or assets that are owned and operated by the government.