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*'''1897'''- The Forest "Organic" Act establishes the National Forest system for the purpose of securing favorable conditions of water flow, and "securing a continuous supply of timber...". | *'''1897'''- The Forest "Organic" Act establishes the National Forest system for the purpose of securing favorable conditions of water flow, and "securing a continuous supply of timber...". | ||
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*'''1901'''-President Theodore Roosevelt's First Annual Message outlines his goals of forest conservation and preservation (including the use of forest reserves as wildlife preserves | *'''1901'''-President Theodore Roosevelt's First Annual Message outlines his goals of forest conservation and preservation (including the use of forest reserves as wildlife preserves | ||
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*'''1908'''-The Land Classification Board is established within the U.S. Geological Survey to classify natural resources systematically so as to determine their best use. | *'''1908'''-The Land Classification Board is established within the U.S. Geological Survey to classify natural resources systematically so as to determine their best use. | ||
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*'''1915'''-Congress appropriates $125,000 to enable the Bureau of Biological Survey to begin large-scale killing of predator animals, such as wolves and coyotes, regarded as injurious to sheep and cattle. | *'''1915'''-Congress appropriates $125,000 to enable the Bureau of Biological Survey to begin large-scale killing of predator animals, such as wolves and coyotes, regarded as injurious to sheep and cattle. | ||
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*'''1918'''-Congress approves the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 | *'''1918'''-Congress approves the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 | ||
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*'''1929''' - Over 100 wildlife sanctuaries consollidated under federal protection by Norbeck- Anderson Act. | *'''1929''' - Over 100 wildlife sanctuaries consollidated under federal protection by Norbeck- Anderson Act. | ||
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*'''1940''' - US Congress passes Bald Eagle Preservation Act. | *'''1940''' - US Congress passes Bald Eagle Preservation Act. | ||
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*'''1945''' - First use of atomic weapons. | *'''1945''' - First use of atomic weapons. | ||
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*'''1948''' - 600 deaths in London in a "killer fog." | *'''1948''' - 600 deaths in London in a "killer fog." | ||
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*'''1961''' - [[World Wildlife Fund]] founded. | *'''1961''' - [[World Wildlife Fund]] founded. | ||
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*'''1967''' - The [[Torry Canyon]] oil tanker runs aground and spills 117,000 tons of oil into [[North Sea]] near [[Cornwall]], and [[United Kingdom]] | *'''1967''' - The [[Torry Canyon]] oil tanker runs aground and spills 117,000 tons of oil into [[North Sea]] near [[Cornwall]], and [[United Kingdom]] | ||
*'''1968''' - Paul Ehrlich publishes ''The Population Bomb'', which describes the threats of the rapidly growing human population. | *'''1968''' - Paul Ehrlich publishes ''The Population Bomb'', which describes the threats of the rapidly growing human population. | ||
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*'''1970''' - Dec. 29 -- Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) bill signed into law. | *'''1970''' - Dec. 29 -- Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) bill signed into law. | ||
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*'''1970''' - President Richard Nixon creates Environmentsl Protection Agency [EPA] with a mission to protect the environment and public health. | *'''1970''' - President Richard Nixon creates Environmentsl Protection Agency [EPA] with a mission to protect the environment and public health. | ||
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*'''1971''' -Congress restricts use of lead-based paint in residences and on cribs and toys. | *'''1971''' -Congress restricts use of lead-based paint in residences and on cribs and toys. | ||
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- | + | *'''1986''' -Nuclear disaster in Chernobyl, Ukraine. Fallout has caused unforseen casualties and effects on the country and surrounding areas. | |
- | + | *'''1990''' - Congress amends the Clean Air Act to require further reductions in HC,CO,NOx, and particulate emissions. | |
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*'''2000'''- European Union bans [[leaded gasoline as a public health hazard]]. | *'''2000'''- European Union bans [[leaded gasoline as a public health hazard]]. |