The modern environmental movement began shortly after the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill off the coast of Alaska.

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The modern environmental movement actually began in the 1960s, with events such as the publication of Rachel Carson's book "Silent Spring" and the first Earth Day in 1970. While the Exxon Valdez spill was a significant event that spurred additional environmental activism, it did not mark the beginning of the movement.

The Modern Environmental Movement Began Shortly After the 1989 Exxon