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10,000 BCE
Neolithic agricultural revolution
Settlements, increases in population, and the management of resources -
Passenger pigeon extinguished
Conservation movements flourish looking to protect other species -
North American dust bowl
Realization that Agriculture practices may effect soil and climate 1930-1940 -
Green revolution
Resource use and pollution rise, human population rises quickly -
A sand county almanac
Leopold writes a sand county almanac, stewardship is applied to nature -
Ten national parks established in UK
Recognition of conservation areas -
Minimata bay disaster
Emphasizes ability of food chains to accumulate toxins into higher trophies levels, including humans. 1956-1968 -
NGOs gain greater following
Public awareness grows. WWFN, GREENPEACE, FRIEND OF EARTH, all formed (1960s and early 1970s) -
Silent spring published
Acceptance of dangers of chemical toxins affecting humans. DDT pesticide is banned. -
CITES formed by IUCN
Endangered species protected from international trade. -
Green movement (environmental movement Wikipedia)
“Green causes began to permeate mainstream politics in the 1980s, when Greenpeace and other groups brought issues such as species extinction, the destruction of the Amazonian rainforests, and climate change to the global agenda.” -
Butterfly hill climbs Luna (Julia butterfly hill Wikipedia)
Julia Butterlfly Hill climbs the tree Luna in California to protest the destruction of old growth redwoods