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Industrial Revolution in Europe
Increased urbanization, resource usage and pollution. -
Influential Individuals such as Thoreau and Muir Write Books on Conservation
The first conservation groups and nature reserves were formed. -
The Passenger Pigeon Becomes Extinct
Conversation movement grows, concern for tigers. -
Dustbowl in North America
Recognition that agricultural practices may affect soils and climate. -
Green Revolution- Intensive Technological Agriculture
Resource use and pollution increased. Human population rising. -
UK’s Ten National Parks are Established
Recognition of need to conserve natural areas. -
Minamata Bay Disaster
Make known the ability of food chains to gather toxins into higher trophic levels. -
NGOs Gain Greater Following
Public awareness increases. -
National Environmental Policy Act
Congress passed the NEPA which made any federal agency provide an environmental impact statement for any new laws passed. -pbs.org -
Earth Day
The first earth day was orchestrated by Denis Haynes and 20 million people participated for the protest against environmental ignorance. -pbs.org -
First Earth Summit- UN Conference on the Human Environment
Action plan for the Human Environment, Environment Fund established and formation of UN Environment program. -
C.I.T.E.S. Formed by IUCN
Endangered species are protected from international trade.