1980 in the environment
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This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 1980. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.
Events
- January
- Joy Adamson, a conservationist best known for her work with Elsa the lioness, was murdered in Africa. She wrote the book Born Free which was made into a film of the same name.
- December
- The National Parks Act 1980 is passed in New Zealand.
- The Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act is passed in the United States.
See also
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