2013 Event Major bushfires that have endangered lives and destroyed homes cause Barry O'Farrell, the Premier of Australia's New South Wales to declare a state of emergency 2012 Event Scientists believe a link exists between the disappearance of endangered languages and cultures and a loss of biodiversity 2010 Event Many nations urge lower fishing rates on the Atlantic bluefin tuna; quota limits on the critically endangered fish are discussed by major fishing nations in Paris 1973 Event President Nixon signs Endangered Species Act into law 1968 Event Duck hunter accidentally shoots endangered whooping crane in Texas
