Timeline of Important Events in the Modern Environmental Movement since 1960

At the outset, Rachel published her book dubbed “Silent Spring,” which is believed to be the founder of modern environmentalist movements.
In 1966, 80 people were killed by what is claimed as air pollution

In January 1969, a large oil spill occurs at Santa Barbara, after which legislation pushes for environmental protection.
In 1969, legislators passed the National Environmental Policy Act, one of the first ever laws passed to protect the environment.
In 1970, on the first Earth day ever, people gathered to hear talks on environmentalism and how to protect the environment.
In 1970, legislators passed the Clean Air Act.

In 1972, legislators, yet again, pass another environmental act- The Clean Water Act.
In 1973, The Endangered Species Actwas passed.
In 1980, CERCLA, or the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act was passed.
In 1982, legislators passed the Nuclear Waste Policy Act.
The Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act passed in 1986.
In 1989, Exxon Valdez oil tankercollides with a reef and spilled millions of oil gallons in the ocean. Marine life and birds died.
In 1990, the Oil Pollution Act and the Pollution Prevention Acts are passed.

Read also The Oil Pollution Act of 1990

In 1994, President Clinton issues Federal Actions to address Environmental Justice in low-income and minority populations.
Federal Insecticide, Rodenticide, and Fungicide Act passed in 1996.
The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act passed in 2002.
The Energy Independence and Security Act signed by President Bush in 2007 to make the USA an environmentally-friendly country.
The BP Oil Spill occurs on April 20th, 2010. Marine life and birds die as a result.

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