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Environmentalism and Economics

Explore the intersection between environmentalism and economics with influential figures like Thoreau and Muir. Discover the role of the "Invisible Hand" in sustainability, modern recycling initiatives, and contemporary environmental movements like Greenpeace and PETA. Learn how recycling legislation and waste disposal impact our planet's future.

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Environmentalism and Economics

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  1. Environmentalism and Economics Nicholas McDonald

  2. Early Environmentalism • H. D. Thoreau (1854) • Walden • John Muir (1838 - 1914) • Sierra Club • Gifford Pinchot (1865 - 1946) • US Forestry Service

  3. The “Invisible Hand” • Adam Smith (1776) • The Wealth of Nations • Father of modern economics.

  4. Recycling • Waste disposal and Recycling goals overseen by the EPA • Recycling legislation overseen by State and Municipal legislators.

  5. Contemporary Environmentalism • Paul Erlich (1968) • The Population Bomb • Greenpeace • Earth First • PETA

  6. Questions?

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