Fumafugium
or The Inconvenience of the Air and Smoke of London Dissipated, together with some remedies humbly proposed by J.E.
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John Evelyn's 'Fumifugium', written in 1661, is a treatise addressing the severe air pollution in London caused by the burning of sea coal.
Evelyn describes the detrimental effects of the smoke on health, buildings, and the overall environment.
The book proposes remedies such as relocating polluting industries and planting fragrant plants to improve air quality.
It reflects the growing awareness of environmental issues and the desire to improve urban living conditions.
Though Evelyn's proposals were not immediately adopted, 'Fumifugium' remains a significant historical document in the history of environmentalism and urban planning.
Evelyn describes the detrimental effects of the smoke on health, buildings, and the overall environment.
The book proposes remedies such as relocating polluting industries and planting fragrant plants to improve air quality.
It reflects the growing awareness of environmental issues and the desire to improve urban living conditions.
Though Evelyn's proposals were not immediately adopted, 'Fumifugium' remains a significant historical document in the history of environmentalism and urban planning.
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John Evelyn's 'Fumifugium'
