1970 in the environment
| List of years in the environment (table) |
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| ... 1960 . 1961 . 1962 . 1963 . 1964 . 1965 . 1966 ... 1967 1968 1969 -1970- 1971 1972 1973 ... 1974 . 1975 . 1976 . 1977 . 1978 . 1979 . 1980 ... |
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This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 1970. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.
Events
- The California Environmental Quality Act is passed into law.
- January
- The United States National Environmental Policy Act becomes effective.
- April
- The United States Environmental Quality Improvement Act becomes effective.
- December
- The United States Environmental Protection Agency is formed.