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Minimata outbreak
During the years 1956-1960, Minimata Bay was pleaged with outbreaks of Methylmercury. -
Silent Spring Publication
Written By Rachel Carson, the book Silent spring brought attention to the issue of pesticides and pollution. Silent Spring brought awareness to the world which marked the beginning of a worldwide protest against pesticides. Implementing safety measures that dismantled the use of DDT in 1970. -
Bhopal chemical accident
Explosive accident in Bhopal, India; promoted the modern safety standards for modern chemical plants. And lead nations to find out about the danger of imposed water intoxication, and the dangers of pesticide plants. -
Fukushima
2nd Worst Nuclear meltdown in the world. Caused by reactor meltdown from earth quake. Fukushima (Northern Japan), caused the NRA to implement new safety and health regulations, and shows the importance of having safety standards universally.