1970 in the environment
This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 1970. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.
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Events
- The California Environmental Quality Act is passed into law.
January
- The United States National Environmental Policy Act becomes effective.
February
- President Richard Nixon gave the nation’s first presidential message on the environment.[1]
April
- The first Earth Day took place. Twenty million people participated in teach-ins around the country.[2]
- The United States Environmental Quality Improvement Act becomes effective.
December
- The United States Environmental Protection Agency is formed.
- President Richard Nixon signed the signed the Clean Air Act of 1970.
References
- Elkins, Chuck (October 2013). "Transcript of "Behind the Scenes at the Creation of the EPA" Video" (PDF). EPA Alumni Association. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
- Elkins, Chuck (October 2013). "Transcript of "Behind the Scenes at the Creation of the EPA" Video" (PDF). Retrieved August 20, 2018.
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