1955 in the environment
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This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 1955. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.
Before the environmental movement, the most common phrase used for this concept was "environmental conservation".
Events
- A number of Protected areas were established (or greatly expanded) in 1955, including Arcata Community Forest in California,[1] Beaver Brook State Park in Connecticut,[2] Champion Lakes Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada,[3] Rizal Park, Philippines, and Southwest National Park in Tasmania, Australia.
June
- The Air Pollution Control Act of 1955 was signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.[4]
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See also
References
- ↑ "Arcata's Community Forest". City of Arcata. Archived from the original on February 20, 2006. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
- ↑ "State Acquires 60 Acres for Park at Gardner Lake". The Evening Day. January 19, 1955. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Champion Lakes Park". British Columbia government. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
- ↑ Jacobson, Mark Z. (2012). Air Pollution and Global Warming: History, Science, and Solutions. Cambridge University Press. pp. 175–176. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
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