The new environmentalists of the 1970s broadened the agenda of the Progressive-era conservation movement by

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The new environmentalists of the 1970s drew attention to the negative impact of industrial development on human life and health, which was a broader agenda than the previous focus on land preservation in the Progressive-era conservation movement. They also emphasized the need for pollution control and the preservation of natural resources for the benefit of future generations. The other choices do not accurately reflect the focus of the new environmentalists during this time period.

The New Environmentalists of the 1970s Broadened the Agenda of the Progressive-Era