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US Population
World Population hits 4.5 billion -
Industries to report toxic releases to the general public
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), a subset of the Superfund Amendments and Reorganization Act (SARA), requires industries to report toxic releases to the general public. -
Hottest Year Recorded
The hottest year on record, created concern of global warming -
Ocean Dumping Ban Act
President Regan signed the ocean dumping Ban Act of 1988 -
Exxon Valdez tanker spill
The Exxon Valdez tanker spills 11 million gallons of oil, killing 250,000 birds and covering 1,300 square miles of ocean is filled with oil. -
Earth Day 20th Anniversary
20th anniversary of Earth Day is celebrated by over 150 countries -
Prius
Toyota introduces the first hybrid car, Prius. -
US population Exceeds 281 Million
The population in the US exceeds 281 millions