10 Interesting Fact About The history of environmental science

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• The concept of the environment as an object of scientific study first appeared in the 18th century.
• Geographical and climate characteristics are a major factor for the development of environmental science.
• At the beginning of the 19th century, the discovery of the chemical properties of water and soil became the starting point for the development of modern environmental science.
• In 1872, the United States formed the first national park in the world, the Yellowstone Park.
• At the beginning of the 20th century, attention to industrial waste and environmental sanitation became the main focus of environmental science.
• In 1962, the Silent Spring book by Rachel Carson triggered a global environmental movement and was known as a milestone in modern environmental science.
• In 1970, the United States celebrated the first Earth Day as a global environmental movement aimed at increasing awareness of environmental sustainability.
• In 1987, the Montreal protocol was signed by 24 countries as a global effort in reducing damage to the ozone layer.
• In 1992, the United Nations Conference on the Environment and Development (UNCED) was held in Rio de Janeiro as a global effort to promote sustainable development.
• In 2015, the United Nations adopted the 2030 agenda for sustainable development as a global effort to advance sustainable development.