Ann Carlson
Environmental law professor and former acting administrator at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, author of 'Smog and Sunshine' and an expert on air pollution and climate policy.
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Apr 6, 2026 • 55min
How L.A. Cleaned Its Air—and What It Means for Climate Policy Today
Ann Carlson, UCLA environmental law professor and former NHTSA acting administrator, recounts L.A.'s gritty battle with smog and how policy, science and public pressure turned the tide. She discusses legal fights over federal authority, California’s unique waiver power, the rise of clean-vehicle standards, industry pushback and the implications for today’s climate and air-quality choices.
