Question

Read on slide 7 of 9 about the Cuyahoga River disaster. What was the public reaction to that?

Answer 1

The public reaction to the Cuyahoga River disaster was outrage and concern about the pollution of waterways across the country. The incident received national media coverage and was seen as a symbol of the environmental damage caused by unchecked industrialization. It helped spur the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of new environmental laws, such as the Clean Water Act and the Clean Air Act. The incident also led to increased public awareness and activism around environmental issues.