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1996 Climate & Environment Events — Verified Historical Highlights

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  • 03 Jul International Plastic Bag Free Day: Global environmental awareness day focused on highlighting the ecological challenges posed by single-use plastic bags and promoting sustainable alternatives to reduce plastic pollution.
  • 27 Sep Julie N. Oil Spill in Portland, Maine: A navigational error resulted in the Julie N. tanker ship crashing into the Million Dollar Bridge in Portland, Maine, causing a significant environmental incident with thousands of gallons of oil spilled into the surrounding waters. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)

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