The 1970s saw the environmental movement take hold worldwide. Also during this decade, the term green began to be used for organizations and policies with an environmental focus. The 1972 UN Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment further marked the globalization of the environmental movement. Representatives from 114 countries attended the June conference, along with representatives of governmental and nongovernmental organizations.1

An important consensus emerged: environmental problems reached worldwide and therefore needed a global approach. This led to a list of environmental policy goals and objectives known as the Stockholm Declaration. The declaration acknowledged each country’s right to make use of its own natural resources. However, each country had “the responsibility to ensure that activities within their jurisdiction or control do not cause damage to the environment” outside their borders.2


1
“Basic Sources: Declaration of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment.” EISIL. Electronic Information System for International Law, n.d. Web. 4 Apr. 2013.

2
“Declaration of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment.” United Nations Environment Programme. UN, 16 June 1972. Web. 4 Apr. 2013.

Excerpt from 'Green Movement' by Chris Eboch published by ABDO Publishing © 2014 ABDO Consulting Group, Inc.

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What are two other ways the writer could have engaged the reader?

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providing a list of experts on the topic
providing a list of experts on the topic

introducing a few related topics
introducing a few related topics

using a vivid image or description
using a vivid image or description

telling a brief related story
telling a brief related story

telling an interesting supporting fact
telling an interesting supporting fact
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The writer could have engaged the reader in two additional ways by:

  1. Using a vivid image or description - This approach could create a more relatable and immersive experience for the reader, allowing them to visualize the impact of environmental issues or the significance of the Stockholm Conference.

  2. Telling a brief related story - A narrative or anecdote could capture the reader's interest and illustrate the real-world implications of the environmental movement, making the information more engaging and memorable.