History
Which book informed the general public about the health hazards associated with pesticides?
Silent Spring
What is is one of the most pressing environmental threats in the world?
Climate change
The Center for Progressive Reform provides a thorough overview of international __________ _________ and climate change.
Who plays Barbie in the 2024 live-action film?
Margot Robbie
Which groups are often disproportionately affected by environmental hazards in their daily lives?
Minorities and impoverished communities
Global warming and climate change result from the burning of_____ _____.
Fossil fuels
What does SDH stand for?
Social Determinants of Health
Who won the Grammy for Best New Artist this year?
Chappel Roan
Name two examples of where environmental hazards can stem from.
Landfills, garbage dumps, chemical plants, factories, smelters, and incinerators
What are two reasons for migration?
Food scarcity, land availability, fresh water availability, extreme weather events and human health impacts.
When was the A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice For All Act passed?
2021
What is the only continent with no active volcanoes?
Australia
What act established a framework for regulating discharges of pollutants into US waters and sets minimum water quality standards?
Clean Water Act of 1972
The release of fossil fuels has increased by how much since the Industrial Revolution?
One-third
What did the A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice For All Act do?
It required agencies to address disproportionate impacts on communities of color, indigenous communities, and low-income communities.
What year was IWU founded?
1850
Who is the author of Silent Spring?
Rachel Carson
Who is "the father of environmental justice"?
Robert Bullard
When was the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established?
December 2nd, 1970
What is the only letter not found on the periodic table?
J