John H. Adams | |
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| Born | February 15, 1936 |
| Education | Michigan State University (B.A. in history) Duke University School of Law (LL.B.) |
| Organization | Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) |
| Awards | Presidential Medal of Freedom, 2010 |
John Hamilton Adams (born February 15, 1936) is an environmental activist, lawyer, and founder of the Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC). He co-founded the NRDC in 1970 and served as the executive director until 1998 when he became the President. As of 2006, Adams is the Founding Director of the organization.[1] With the help of his team at the NRDC, Adams has worked on numerous environmental movements including passing the Clean Water Act, phasing of lead from gasoline, and curbing the emissions of coal-burning power plants.
Adams has authored three books and written many research papers. In 2010, Adams received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his achievements in environmental activism.[2]
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