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Environmentalism
/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəlɪzəm/noun
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Environmentalism is a social and political movement focused on protecting the natural world from human impact, advocating for conservation, sustainability, and ecological balance. It has evolved to address modern challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss, influencing everything from global treaties to individual lifestyle choices with a blend of activism and science.
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The first Earth Day in 1970, a cornerstone of environmentalism, mobilized about 20 million Americans—roughly 10% of the population at the time—and directly led to the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, marking a pivotal shift in global environmental policy.
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