They turned the White House green.

PositionEnvironment - Brief article

What do Theodore Roosevelt, Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, and Thomas Jefferson have in common? They're among the eight presidents cited as the most environmentally friendly in a recent ranking by a dozen environmental groups. Teddy Roosevelt set up forest preserves, wildlife refuges, and national parks. Nixon created the federal Environmental Protection Agency and signed the Clean Air Act. Carter pushed Superfund legislation to clean up toxic contamination. Founding Father Thomas Jefferson is remembered for his innovative farming ideas...

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