1982 in the environment

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This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 1982. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.

Events

• The Nuclear Waste Policy Act was passed in the United States.

April

• The Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources entered into force.

June

• The Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats, also known as the Bern Convention, came into force.

November

• The Agreed Measures for the Conservation of Antarctic Fauna and Flora came into effect. It expired in 2011.

See also

• Human impact on the environment
• List of environmental issues

References