2011 in the environment

This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 2011. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.

List of years in the environment (table)
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Events

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  • The year 2011 was declared the International Year of Forests by the United Nations to raise awareness and strengthen the sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests for the benefit of current and future generations.
  • The Western Black Rhinoceros is declared extinct by the IUCN after not being sighted since 2006.
  • Hydraulic fracturing is banned in France and concerns are raised in other countries.

January

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March

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April

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June

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August

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September

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  • The Zhejiang solar panel plant protest occurred over three days at Zhejiang Jinko Solar company in Haining City, Zhejiang province of China due to fears about pollution from the factory contaminating the local environment.
  • Birdlife Cyprus estimate over 300,000 birds are illegally trapped, using mist nets and lime-sticks in Cyprus during the first two weeks of September.[1] Estimate rises to one million for the period 1 September to 23 October.[2]

October

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November

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December

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Birdguides. "RSPB Holiday island a deathtrap for birds". Retrieved 23 October 2011.
  2. ^ RSPB. "Bird death toll on holiday island reaches one million". Retrieved 23 October 2011.