1971 in the environment

This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 1971. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.

List of years in the environment (table)
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Events

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  • The Man and the Biosphere Programme was established by UNESCO to promote interdisciplinary approaches to management, research and education in ecosystem conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.

January

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  • The 1971 San Francisco Bay oil spill occurred when two Standard Oil tankers, the Arizona Standard and the Oregon Standard, collided in the San Francisco Bay, resulting in an 800,000 US gallons (3,000,000 L) spill. It led to the formation of a number of environmental organisations.

February

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  • The SS Wafra oil spill occurred when the ship experienced engine trouble and subsequently ran around near Cape Agulhas, South Africa, spilling 200,000 barrels of crude oil.

July

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  • In the United States the Oregon Bottle Bill (HB 1036) is signed into law. It is the first such legislation to pass in the US

September

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October

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See also

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