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Reasons or needs Population Littering Smog Air pollution People wanted to enjoy earth and nature
Books Beyond Earth Day Fulfilling the Promise
Honors Named United Nations Environmental Representative in 1992 Ansel Adams Conservation Medal, 1990. Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1995 dams conservation 1990.
Benefits Earth Day , April 22 has been celebrated every year since 1970 Environment issues are still being brought to the attention of the government
Steps taken Became Governor of Wisconsin. Got laws passed about water pollution and littering As US senator, helped people bring their concerns about the earth to the governments attention. Started Earth Day
Challenges Few people in congress shared Nelson's views The government changed and he was not re-elected
