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Minamata Disease, pollution-related health damage in Japan, first found in 1956 in Kumamoto, then 1965 in Niigata.
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Silent Spring argues synthetic pesticides harm nature, induce cancer in humans, advocating environmental preservation
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Clean Water Act in U.S. governs pollutants discharge, controls pollution with wastewater standards regulations.
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NOAA, formed in 1970, researches Earth's atmosphere, ocean, and coastal areas to provide vital
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DDT's environmental harm to wildlife and human health risks led to its regulation and ban.
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Stockholm Declaration with 26 people prioritized environmental concerns globally, initiating dialogue on economic growth and pollution effects.
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The Endangered Species Act of 1973 safeguards endangered species and habitats globally, promoting conservation efforts and protection.
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The Toxic Substances Control Act enacted in 1976 empowers the EPA to oversee chemical production and sales, safeguarding public health.
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The U.S. Congress passed a law under the National Energy Act to transition from oil and gas to energy conservation. It aimed to encourage fuel efficiency
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Love Canal, once an abandoned canal, was contaminated with 22,000 tons of chemical waste, including PCBs, dioxin, and pesticides
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On December 3, 1984, a massive gas leak of methyl isocyanate in Bhopal from a Union Carbide plant caused immediate deaths and widespread panic, impacting thousands of lives in the surrounding area.
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Reactor systems test at Chernobyl power station caused a power surge, leading to destruction of Unit 4 in Ukraine
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Global agreement aims to protect ozone layer by banning ozone-depleting substances production and consumption.
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International agreement - Kyoto Protocol aims to reduce emissions and combat global warming.
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In 2006, the documentary film 'An Inconvenient Truth' showcased Al Gore's multimedia presentation on global warming and climate change.
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