1970 in the environment

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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.

See also

• Human impact on the environment
• List of environmental issues