1972 in the environment

This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 1972. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.

List of years in the environment (table)
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Events

January

  • A Blueprint for Survival, an influential environmentalist text that drew attention to the urgency and magnitude of environmental problems, was published as a special edition of The Ecologist. It was later published in book form and went on to sell over 750,000 copies.

March

April

May

  • The Values Party, considered the world's first national-level green party, was established in New Zealand.

June

August

  • The Oswego-Guardian/Texanita collision occurred between two supertankers near Stilbaai, South Africa. The accident was a catalyst for change to marine traffic separation procedures as well as oil tanker inerting.

September

October

November

  • The Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage was adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO. It establishes the World Heritage Site programme.

December

  • The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 comes into effect in the United States. It was the first federal law to call specifically for an ecosystem approach to natural resource management and conservation.[6][7]

See also

References

  1. Kenworthy, E.W. (1972-10-19). "Clean‐Water Bill Is Law Despite President's Veto". The New York Times. p. 26.
  2. United States. Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972. Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 92–500 Approved 1972-10-18.
  3. Rich, Spencer (1972-10-29). "Nixon to Sign Consumer Bill". The Washington Post. p. A1.
  4. United States. Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972. Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 92–532 Approved 1972-10-23.
  5. United States. Coastal Zone Management Act. Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 92–583 Approved 1972-10-27.
  6. Carper, Elsie (1972-10-26). "Congress Laid Foundation For Improving Environment". The Washington Post. p. G1.
  7. United States. Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 92–522 Approved 1972-10-21.
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