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1969 Disaster—The Birth of Environmentalism

Investigate how a disastrous oil spill in Santa Barbara and a dramatic fire on Ohio's Cuyahoga River in 1969 led to the modern environmental movement in America. The subsequent wave of legislation would lead to two major accomplishments: a cleaner environment and improved public efforts to combat pollution nationwide.

English
  • Runtime 31 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Company United States The Great Courses
  • Created January 11, 2025 by
    LifeofAF
  • Modified January 11, 2025 by
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