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U.S - History 1 - Module 23 - Lesson 4 Flashcards

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Environmental Activism
The actions of individuals or groups that protect or aid the environment.

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Activismo Ambiental
Las acciones de individuos o grupos que protegen o ayudan al medio ambiente.

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Rachel Carson
Writer, and conservationist whose influential book Silent Spring and other writings are credited with advancing the global environmental movement.

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Rachel Carson
Escritor y conservacionista a cuyo influyente libro Silent Spring y otros escritos se les atribuye el avance del movimiento ambiental global.

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Earth Day
An annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

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Día de la Tierra
Un evento anual el 22 de abril para demostrar el apoyo a la protección del medio ambiente.

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Regulates pollution by setting up and enforcing emission standards

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Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA)
Regula la contaminación al establecer y hacer cumplir estándares de emisión.

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3 Mile Island
Nuclear reactor in Pennsylvania released radiation into the air

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Isla de 3 millas
Reactor nuclear en Pensilvania liberó radiación al aire

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