Evolving ideas Flashcards
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What was the broader cultural context in the 1970s that led to the rise of environmental and anti-consumerist ideas?
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The 1970s was a period of ‘counterculture’ that rejected consumerism, commercialisation, and the potential negative consequences of unchecked scientific progress.
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How did the CND (Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament) evolve in the 1970s?
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It expanded from solely opposing nuclear armament to also opposing nuclear energy due to concerns about accidents and the long-term effects of nuclear waste.
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What were the fears that fueled the CND’s shift in focus?
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Fears about nuclear accidents and the environmental and health dangers of nuclear waste.
