Smogtown
The Lung-Burning History of Pollution in Los Angeles
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Smogtown traces the rise and impact of air pollution in Los Angeles, detailing scientific discoveries, political battles, and public campaigns that shaped the region's response.
The book explores early smog episodes, the roles of industry and automobiles, and the scientists and activists who pushed for regulation.
Jacobs and Kelly examine how technological fixes and policy changes reduced certain pollutants while broader lifestyle and planning choices left lasting challenges.
Their narrative connects local events to national environmental policy developments and the emergence of the modern environmental movement.
Smogtown serves as both a local history and a case study in complex environmental problem-solving.
The book explores early smog episodes, the roles of industry and automobiles, and the scientists and activists who pushed for regulation.
Jacobs and Kelly examine how technological fixes and policy changes reduced certain pollutants while broader lifestyle and planning choices left lasting challenges.
Their narrative connects local events to national environmental policy developments and the emergence of the modern environmental movement.
Smogtown serves as both a local history and a case study in complex environmental problem-solving.
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