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Minamata
Minamata was a harmful disease that took place back in 1932 in Japan and lasted until 1968. The specimen targeted the fishing industry that Japan heavily depended on, thus illustrating the importance of regulating the amount of pollution entering the environment.
Millar, H. (2022). Minamata disease: The effects of outbreak and more. Medical News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/minamata-disease -
Founding of IUNC
The IUNC has become one of the largest organizations helping the environment. Founded in 1948, the IUNC dictated that no country has the power to make choices for the environment singularly. At its time, it focused on the health of biodiversity and need for impact assessments. Thus, severely having a hand in keeping the environment safe and its standards high.
Seventy five years of experience. (n.d.). IUCN. https://iucn.org/about-iucn/history -
Earth Day
Considered a well-known annual holiday, it was first initiated in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson who wanted to bring more awareness towards the lack of consideration for the environment and damage done to it. Its presence has now been recognized internationally and has severely aided to the carefulness and value for the environment in every country’s citizens.
EPA History: Earth Day | US EPA. (2024, July 1). US EPA. https://www.epa.gov/history/epa-history-earth-day