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Hiroshima
The US dropped the first atomic bomb on a Japanese city, released unprecedented amounts of radiation into the world, and made some non radio active materials reactive. -
Founding of IUCN
was the first environmental union it brought together nations under a shared goal of helping our planet. -
Bhopal disaster
chemical incident in India released highly toxic gas and killed tons of people. -
chernobyl
A reactor blew in Ukrain the whole world felt the effects from radiation spreading, as many radioactive elements were released into the atmosphere. -
Montreal Protocol
Treaty designed to protect of the ozone. -
UNCED
made to get member states to cooperate together internationally on development issues after the Cold War relating ti sustainability. -
Kyoto Protocol
international treaty aimed to reduce carbon imissions. -
Hurricane Sandy
Huge hurricane in US, killed and destroyed millions of people and homes, messed up environments all over. -
Minamata
Photo documentary of Minamata, Japan, a coastal city ravaged by mercury poisoning.