1980-2000 Environment

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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