1997 in the environment

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List of years in the environment (table)

This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 1997. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.

Events

January
June
  • A ruling was made largely in favour of McDonalds in the "McLibel Case" in the United Kingdom. The libel case was lodged over claims made in a pamphlet by two activists about the environmental effects, amongst other issues, of McDonalds business practices.
  • Jacques Cousteau dies at the age of 87. As well as being the co-developer of the aqua-lung, he was a proponent of marine conservation especially through the use of television.
November

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