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Managing Air Quality in the U.S.: A Historical Overview and Future Measures

Explore the brief history of air pollution from Queen Eleanor's complaint to modern-day emissions comparison. Learn about key events like the construction of the Empire State Building in a smoggy NYC and the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency. Discover growth measures and emission trends from 1970 to 2009. Witness the evolution of air quality management in the U.S. and grasp its importance for a sustainable future.

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Managing Air Quality in the U.S.: A Historical Overview and Future Measures

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  1. Managing Air Quality in the U.S. A trip back in time…..

  2. Air Pollution – A Brief History • 1306: Queen Eleanor (wife of Edward the 1st) complained about dirty air – led to first air pollution ordinances • 1902: Charlotte, NC

  3. 1906-1910 The Smoky City – Pittsburgh

  4. New York City Constructing the Empire State Building in the NY smog - 1930

  5. Donora PA 1948 Los Angeles 1955

  6. London – 1952

  7. Air Pollution – A Brief History • 1930: 60 die in Belgium • 1948: 20 die in Donora PA • 1952: 4,000 die in London

  8. Its July 9, 1970 … • President Nixon is looking for the first Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency • What are you going to do?

  9. Comparison: Growth Measures and Emissions 1970 - 2009

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