John Muir- He was a naturalist, explorer and a writer that lived in the glaciers of sierra. He later discovered the theory of the glaciation of Yosemite Valley. He published articles named “Studies for sierra” and later, John worked with Theodore Roosevelt to lay the foundations of conservation programs. He taught the importance …show more content…
It is a book that focuses on the dangers of chemical contamination on marine life. She also wrote Under the Sea-Wind and The Sea Around Us. She researched and examined marine life for many years while educating the public about these hazards. Not only did she educate the public, but she spoke out against industry companies contaminating bodies of water after World War 2. She contributed to the environment by educating the public about these harmful chemicals being poured into bodies of water.
Alice Hamilton- She studied toxic fumes and dust workers were exposed to at work for answers on why workers were getting sick. She studied these hazardous fumes and chemicals by risking her health to get samples and perform studies on them. She wrote an autobiography explaining her work. She impacted those around her by making the American workplace less dangerous environment.
Aldo Leopold- He studied environmental issues and later wrote A Sand County Almanac addressing these issues. He was concerned with the increasing effects the industrial world had on wildlife. With his talented writing skills, he was able to write about the importance of handling environmental issues. These works were able to spark debate and awareness, leading to an educated …show more content…
He wrote 52 books and was known as a famous environmental activist that spoke for the environment. He believed that if people do not bring awareness to these issues, then they have failed environmentalism. He impacted and contributed to the environment by raising money and awareness to help put an end to environmental issues.
Edward Abby- He was an outspoken writer that critiqued the society for destroying nature. He alerted the public about the nature they are destroying by their culture and everyday activities. Edward allowed for many to rethink their actions by questioning their actions. His major works such as The Monkey Wrench Gang, protested damaging activities to nature.
Rowland & Molina- Rowland and Molin are two men known for their explanation of how the ozone is formed and how it decomposes. They explained the changing thickness of the ozone and later realized the threat the world was in if people continued to damage the atmosphere. They wrote an article called Nature as a way to warn the public about spray cans. They influenced later studies on the ozone and raised awareness to the causes of hazardous