1972 in the environment

	… 1962; 1963; 1964; 1965; 1966; 1967; 1968; ; 1969; 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; ; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979; 1980; 1981; 1982 …;
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This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 1972. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.