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- ENACT Environmental Action for Survival Teach-In on the Environment, March 11-14, 1970 - University of Michigan students formed Environmental Action for Survival (ENACT) in 1969. They promoted their 4-day "Teach-in on the Environment," on March 11-14, 1970, as a prototype for the national environmental teach-in planned for April 22, 1970, later known as Earth Day. The leaflet called for community and youth engagement and information sharing "to preserve and enhance the quality of life on our despoiled planet."
- March 01, 1970
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ENACT Environmental Action for Survival Teach-In on the Environment, March 11-14, 1970
University of Michigan students formed Environmental Action for Survival (ENACT) in 1969. They promoted their 4-day "Teach-in on the Environment," on March 11-14, 1970, as a prototype for the national environmental teach-in planned for April 22, 1970, later known as Earth Day. The leaflet called for community and youth engagement and information sharing "to preserve and enhance the quality of life on our despoiled planet."
- The True Story of Smokey Bear, 1969 - In 1950, firefighters saved a badly burned bear cub from a forest fire in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico. His rescuers named him "Smokey Bear" after the fictional bear created in 1944 by the United States Forest Service to encourage forest fire prevention. The small cub became famous, joining his fictional cousin in the cause; he even became the subject of this comic book.
- 1969
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The True Story of Smokey Bear, 1969
In 1950, firefighters saved a badly burned bear cub from a forest fire in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico. His rescuers named him "Smokey Bear" after the fictional bear created in 1944 by the United States Forest Service to encourage forest fire prevention. The small cub became famous, joining his fictional cousin in the cause; he even became the subject of this comic book.
- U.S. Federal Energy Administration, "1977 Gas Mileage Guide" - Beginning in 1977, the Environmental Protection Agency (established in 1970) published an annual booklet that compared mileage estimates for all the different classes of cars on the market. These were supposed to help consumers make responsible purchasing choices.
- September 01, 1977
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U.S. Federal Energy Administration, "1977 Gas Mileage Guide"
Beginning in 1977, the Environmental Protection Agency (established in 1970) published an annual booklet that compared mileage estimates for all the different classes of cars on the market. These were supposed to help consumers make responsible purchasing choices.
- Newsweek Magazine for January 26, 1970, "The Ravaged Environment" - Popular news magazines consolidated reports on environmental degradation and informed the general public about the need for the environmental movement. <em>Newsweek</em> became the first to dedicate an issue to the problem on January 26, 1970. It described the greatest test of human innovation -- an environment at risk of collapse -- and shared possible solutions with curious readers.
- January 26, 1970
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Newsweek Magazine for January 26, 1970, "The Ravaged Environment"
Popular news magazines consolidated reports on environmental degradation and informed the general public about the need for the environmental movement. Newsweek became the first to dedicate an issue to the problem on January 26, 1970. It described the greatest test of human innovation -- an environment at risk of collapse -- and shared possible solutions with curious readers.
- Life Magazine for January 30, 1970, "Ecology Becomes Everybody's Issue" - Popular news magazines consolidated reports on environmental degradation and informed the general public about the need for an environmental movement. <em>LIFE</em> was the second of the major news magazines (<em>Newsweek</em> was the first on January 26, 1970, and <em>TIME</em> was the third on February 2, 1970) to dedicate an issue to, as the <em>Newsweek</em> edition explained it, the greatest test of human innovation: preserving the environment.
- January 30, 1970
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Life Magazine for January 30, 1970, "Ecology Becomes Everybody's Issue"
Popular news magazines consolidated reports on environmental degradation and informed the general public about the need for an environmental movement. LIFE was the second of the major news magazines (Newsweek was the first on January 26, 1970, and TIME was the third on February 2, 1970) to dedicate an issue to, as the Newsweek edition explained it, the greatest test of human innovation: preserving the environment.
- The True Story of Smokey Bear, 1969-1974 - In 1950, firefighters saved a badly burned bear cub from a forest fire in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico. His rescuers named him "Smokey Bear" after the fictional bear created in 1944 by the United States Forest Service to encourage forest fire prevention. The small cub became famous, joining his fictional cousin in the cause; he even became the subject of this comic book.
- 1969-1974
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The True Story of Smokey Bear, 1969-1974
In 1950, firefighters saved a badly burned bear cub from a forest fire in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico. His rescuers named him "Smokey Bear" after the fictional bear created in 1944 by the United States Forest Service to encourage forest fire prevention. The small cub became famous, joining his fictional cousin in the cause; he even became the subject of this comic book.
- "Ford Times," July 1970 - Manufacturers responded to growing public concern -- and increased media scrutiny -- about pollution by sharing their perspective with readers. Ford Motor Company addressed matters associated with the automotive industry in a special issue of its monthly publication, <em>Ford Times</em>. In addition to reducing air pollution from processing metals, vinyl, and other automotive components, the company addressed topics such as fuel efficiency and emissions.
- July 01, 1970
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"Ford Times," July 1970
Manufacturers responded to growing public concern -- and increased media scrutiny -- about pollution by sharing their perspective with readers. Ford Motor Company addressed matters associated with the automotive industry in a special issue of its monthly publication, Ford Times. In addition to reducing air pollution from processing metals, vinyl, and other automotive components, the company addressed topics such as fuel efficiency and emissions.
- Automobiles and the Environment Conference at the 1998 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show - Auto shows gave carmakers an opportunity to share their latest models with the press and the public. They also gave visitors a chance to research their next new-car purchase. The 1998 Los Angeles Auto Show featured a conference on a topic of growing concern in that decade: automobiles and their impact on the environment.
- December 30, 1997
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Automobiles and the Environment Conference at the 1998 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show
Auto shows gave carmakers an opportunity to share their latest models with the press and the public. They also gave visitors a chance to research their next new-car purchase. The 1998 Los Angeles Auto Show featured a conference on a topic of growing concern in that decade: automobiles and their impact on the environment.
- National Geographic Magazine for December 1970, "Our Ecological Crisis" - <em>National Geographic</em> featured the environmental consequences of the 1969 oil spill in the Santa Barbara Channel, the largest in U.S. waters to date, in its December 1970 issue. The magazine drew readers' attention to pollution as well as non-renewable resource exploitation and planned obsolescence. It joined coverage by <em>Newsweek</em>, <em>LIFE</em>, and <em>TIME</em> during 1970 that stressed the need for aggressive action to save the environment.
- December 01, 1970
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National Geographic Magazine for December 1970, "Our Ecological Crisis"
National Geographic featured the environmental consequences of the 1969 oil spill in the Santa Barbara Channel, the largest in U.S. waters to date, in its December 1970 issue. The magazine drew readers' attention to pollution as well as non-renewable resource exploitation and planned obsolescence. It joined coverage by Newsweek, LIFE, and TIME during 1970 that stressed the need for aggressive action to save the environment.
- Time Magazine for February 2, 1970, "Environment: Nixon's New Issue" - Popular news magazines consolidated reports on environmental degradation and informed the general public about the need for an environmental movement. <em>TIME</em> was the third of the major news magazines (<em>Newsweek</em> was the first on January 26, 1970, and <em>LIFE</em> was the second on January 30, 1970) to dedicate an issue to, as the <em>Newsweek</em> edition explained it, the greatest test of human innovation: preserving the environment.
- February 02, 1970
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Time Magazine for February 2, 1970, "Environment: Nixon's New Issue"
Popular news magazines consolidated reports on environmental degradation and informed the general public about the need for an environmental movement. TIME was the third of the major news magazines (Newsweek was the first on January 26, 1970, and LIFE was the second on January 30, 1970) to dedicate an issue to, as the Newsweek edition explained it, the greatest test of human innovation: preserving the environment.