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1988 in the environment

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This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 1988. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.

Events

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  • The Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 is signed in the Australian state of Victoria. It is designed to protect species, genetic material and habitats, to prevent extinction and allow maximum genetic diversity within the state of Victoria for perpetuity and was the first Australian legislation to deal with such issues.

June

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September

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November

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December

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  • Chico Mendes, a Brazilian conservationist and advocate for human rights, is killed by a rancher.

See also

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