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2001 in the environment

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List of years in the environment (table)
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This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 2001. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.

Events

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January

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May

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  • The Jinkanpo Atsugi Incinerator is purchased by the Japanese government and shut down. Throughout its history, the incinerator reportedly blew toxic and cancerous emissions over the high-rise dwellings in its immediate vicinity.

June

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  • The 2010 Biodiversity Target was adopted by the EU heads of state. It was an overall conservation target aiming to halt the decline of biodiversity by the end of 2010. The world largely failed to meet the target.

July

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September

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October

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  • The UNECE Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters, usually known as the Aarhus Convention, enters into force.

December

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References

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  1. ^ Vasquez, Tim. "World's highest pressure recorded". Weather Graphics Technologies.

See also

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