Topic: The History of the Environmental Conservation Movement
Project Overview:
We require a comprehensive article that explores the development of the environmental conservation movement, tracing its origins, growth, and impact on global policies and everyday practices. The article should highlight key milestones, influential figures, and modern challenges.
Scope of Work:
Write an article of 1,500–1,800 words.
Present the content in a chronological and thematic structure.
Cover the following areas:
Introduction – Why environmental conservation is critical.
Early Roots (1800s–Early 1900s) – Conservationists like John Muir, Theodore Roosevelt, and the founding of the U.S. National Parks.
Mid-20th Century Developments – Rise of ecological awareness, Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring (1962), and grassroots activism.
1970s Environmental Wave – First Earth Day (1970), creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Clean Air and Clean Water Acts.
Globalization of the Movement (1980s–1990s) – UN environmental summits, Montreal Protocol, Kyoto Protocol, role of NGOs.
21st Century Environmentalism – Climate change awareness, renewable energy, Greta Thunberg, Fridays for Future.
Challenges and Ongoing Issues – Deforestation