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During this time settlements, populations and local resource management began! This is important as it starts the time of industrial advancement. Source: the text
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Mechanical advances start becoming more frequent! Which are having major impacts on the envoirment. Such as, deforestation, pollution, etc. Source: the text
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First nature conservation groups form together. Source: The text
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Due to the extinction of the passenger pigeon the conservation movement grows. Concerning more endangered animals. Source: The text
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Resources use (fossil fuels in particular) has increased thus increasing pollution. Oh yeah and human population increases by a lot. Source: The text
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Recognition of need to preserve natural areas Source:The text
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General acceptance of dangers of chemical toxins affecting humans. Due to this the pesticide DDT has become banned.
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Public awareness grows.
WWFN, Greenpeace, friends of the earth are all formed. Source: the text -
Declaration of the UN Conference.
An action plan was made for the human environment.
Environment fund established.
Formation of the UN Environment Program (UNEP)
Earth summits planned at ten year intervals. Source: The text -
Endangered species have become protected from international trade :) Source: the text
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When Chernobyl’ reactor had a meltdown this gave motive for environmentalists to respond. They fought for increased security measures and limited use of nuclear energy, as well as conservation efforts to help restore and protect the areas of ecosystems that were affected most by the meltdown.
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Julia butterfly had lived in a tree for 738 days as protest to clear cutting of environmentally significant trees. After this she had founded the Circle of Life program.