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Rachel Carson's Silent Spring Published
the book shed light on the damage that man-made pesticides inflict on the environment. She argue that they were dangerous to humans and other animals and that overusing them would dramatically disrupt ecosystems.
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first earth day
Senator Gaylord Nelson recruited Denis Hayes, a young activist to mobilizing millions of people across the United States to advocate for environmental protection. It marks the beginning of widespread grassroots environmental activism and leads to increased political momentum for environmental regulation.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Established
In response to growing environmental concerns, the U.S. government creates EPA, coordinate governmental action against environmental decay at all levels, create new proposals to control pollution, and foresee problems.
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Endangered Species Act Enacted
It protect species at risk of extinction due to human activities, and provides a framework to conserve and protect endangered and threatened species and their habitats both domestically and abroad.
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Discovery of the Ozone Hole
Scientists first observe significant depletion of the ozone layer, particularly over Antarctica. This discovery raises alarm about the harmful effects of human-made chemicals.
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United Nations World Charter for Nature
the United Nations developed a code of conduct for the protection and preservation of global natural habitats and resources. The code established five “principles of conservation” by which all human conduct affecting nature should be guided and judged.
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The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro
It results in key agreements, including the Rio Declaration, Agenda 21, and the Convention on Biological Diversity, advancing sustainable development goals globally.
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Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development
this summit focuses on sustainable development and builds upon the achievements of the 1992 Earth Summit. It highlights the importance of integrating economic development, social equity, and environmental protection.
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Greta Thunberg Climate Strike Movement Begins
started in August 2018, Greta Thunberg began a school strike for climate. She sat outside Swedish Parliament every school day, demanding urgent action on the climate crisis.
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Global Biodiversity Framework Adopted
the 15th Conference of Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity adopted the “Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework” (GBF), including four goals and 23 targets for achievement by 2030.
https://www.cbd.int/article/cop15-cbd-press-release-final-19dec2022