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The world today is a lot more eco-conscious than it was in 1970. It might be hard to imagine a time when factories could legally dump toxic waste into nearby streams. Today we celebrate Earth Day and the laws that we now have in place to protect our environment!
The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970, when 20 million Americans protested for a healthy, sustainable environment. This led to the creation of several essential pieces of environmental legislation that still are upheld today.
- Creation of the Environmental Protection Agency - The EPA is a well known part of the United States government. While we rely on the agency for many of our current environmental laws, the EPA was not always around. It wasn't until the National Environmental Policy Act that the EPA was created.
- Clean Air Act of 1970 - This legislation authorized state and federal regulations that limit industrial pollution. This means that businesses had to restrict their emissions.
- Clean Water Act - While this act was passed a little later on (1972), it is still associated with Earth Day. This legislation is in place to restore and maintain the integrity of our water. It also includes wastewater treatment and maintaining the integrity of the wetlands.
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