2015 in the environment

This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 2015. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.

Events

• The eight Millennium Development Goals, agreed to in 2001 by all 193 United Nations member states and at least 23 international organizations, are set to be achieved.^{[needs update]}

May

• 24 May: publication of Pope Francis' encyclical letter, Laudato si', subtitled On Care for Our Common Home.^[1]

August

• 5 August - The EPA accidentally releases mine tailings from a Colorado dam, causing the 2015 Gold King Mine waste water spill.^[2]

See also

• Environment portal

• Human impact on the environment
• List of environmental issues
• List of years in the environment

References

1. Pope Francis, Laudato si', published 24 May 2015, accessed 28 April 2024
2. "How are they going to clean up that Colorado mine spill?"". The Christian Science Monitor. August 13, 2015. Retrieved August 5, 2025.