The Development of the Environmental Movement

By GabriellaItalia

  • Industrial Revolution in Europe

    Increased urbanization, resource usage and pollution.

  • Influential Individuals such as Thoreau and Muir Write Books on Conservation

    The first conservation groups and nature reserves were formed.

  • The Passenger Pigeon Becomes Extinct

    Conversation movement grows, concern for tigers.

  • Dustbowl in North America

    Recognition that agricultural practices may affect soils and climate.

  • Green Revolution- Intensive Technological Agriculture

    Resource use and pollution increased. Human population rising.

  • UK’s Ten National Parks are Established

    Recognition of need to conserve natural areas.

  • Minamata Bay Disaster

    Make known the ability of food chains to gather toxins into higher trophic levels.

  • NGOs Gain Greater Following

    Public awareness increases.

  • National Environmental Policy Act

    Congress passed the NEPA which made any federal agency provide an environmental impact statement for any new laws passed. -pbs.org

  • Earth Day

    The first earth day was orchestrated by Denis Haynes and 20 million people participated for the protest against environmental ignorance. -pbs.org

  • First Earth Summit- UN Conference on the Human Environment

    Action plan for the Human Environment, Environment Fund established and formation of UN Environment program.

  • C.I.T.E.S. Formed by IUCN

    Endangered species are protected from international trade.