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The book addressed the negative consequences on the environment caused by the unregulated use of pesticides, and successfully brought these problems to the attention of the American public
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Encouraged people to conserve energy. Turning lights off influenced people to care more about our environment and try to reduce its problem, such as: cleaning up rivers, saving species, clearing the air, etc.
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The Bhopal pesticide plant in Bhopal, India leaked as one tank was overheated and burst. 500,000 people were exposed to this toxic gas.8000-10000 people were killed in the first few days, and 25,000 people died from related diseases.
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Described principles for sustainable development.
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First large scale international conference for coming up with solutions to environmental problems.
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Although it was agreed the 11th of December 1997 in Japan, it entered into force the 16th of February 2005.
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Documentary released in 2006, directed by Davis Guggenheim and lectured by Al Gore.
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Governments agreed
a long-term goal of keeping the increase in global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels;
to aim to limit the increase to 1.5°C, since this would significantly reduce risks and the impacts of climate change;
on the need for global emissions to peak as soon as possible, recognising that this will take longer for developing countries;
to undertake rapid reductions thereafter in accordance with the best available science.