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10,000 BCE
Neolithic Agricultural Revolution
The beginning of major landmarks in environmentalism. Populations and settlements increase. Local resource management began. -
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An Inconvenient Truth
Gore releases his first installment about climate change. The public is called to action, to help attack global warming. The former vice president wins a Nobel peace prize -
Industrial Revolution in Europe
Industrialization blooms in Europe. Urbanization increases, and so does resource usage and pollution. -
Green Revolution
Intensive technological agriculture advances. Resources (primarily fossil fuels) and pollution continue to rise. The human population grows sharply. -
Significant Smog
Heavy smog in New York City causes asthma and other lung conditions, killing over 170 people. More New Yorkers will die again in 1962 and 1966 w because of more “smog episodes.” (Source: PBS/KQED) -
“Silent Spring”
Rachel Carson publishes “Silent Spring”. This brings awareness to society, about the dangers of chemical toxins. As a result DDT, a pesticide, is banned -
UN Conference on Human Environment
The First Earth Summit, planned for every ten years. There is a Declaration of UN Conference. Many plans and funds are created for the UN Environment Program. -
“Gala - A new look at life on Earth”
James lovelock publishes this, presenting the Gala hypothesis. Systems begin to study the environment. Nature is seen as self regulating. -
Ice Sheets Thinning
In the 1980s, British Survey teams notice how ice sheets are thinning. The public is made aware of ozone depletion as ozone holes are found. This leads to the risk of skin cancer. -
Green Political Parties form
At the same time as the survey, political pressure is placed on governments. These green parties pressure the governments about the effects of Climate change. -
Chernobyl
The Chernobyl disaster takes place. The plant’s reactors spill out nuclear waste. The fallout affects millions, for years and years to come -
EPA Reboots Climate Change Website
For the first time in four years, EPA again has a website providing the public a gateway to information on climate change, solutions, and data. (Source: epa.gov)