"I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in Nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright." - Henry D. Thoreau

'Green' is the considered the new 'black' in our world; everybody is buying into the 'Green' movement. It seems like every product is going 'green' in some way or another. Products such as appliances, vehicles, home accessories to even clothing are being made so that they would cause minimal harm to the natural environment.

Although, it is important that we continue onto this path so that generations after us can enjoy the pure nature, it is also significant to review the process of which we came onto this path. Therefore, it is important that we look towards the roots of environmental movement and to see the motivation behind this movement.

The roots of environmentalism lies within the Transcendental movement and the Progressive movement during the mid-1800s to early 1900s. The ideals of these movements combined with President Theodore Roosevelt's pure love for nature and his effective leadership that led to the first significant steps taken to better our environment.