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The 1986 Chernobyl disaster is the worst nuclear accident in history. It has become a symbol for the potential dangers of nuclear energy.

A core meltdown leads to the worst accident in the history of commercial nuclear power in the United States.

Approximately 12,000 people die as a result of the worst air pollution event in the history of the United Kingdom.

Scientists, doctors and, politicians are the principle players behind the Netherlands’ first hygiene movement.

A German physician lays a cornerstone for public health and hygiene services.

John Evelyn’s report for King Charles II of England becomes one of the first tracts on urban air pollution.

The United Nations declares basic development goals to be met by 2015.

Books by Victor Olgyay (Design with Climate) and Ralph Knowles (Form and Stability ) pioneer a “green building” movement among architects and designers.