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History of Air Quality:
Have you ever wondered about the history of air pollution?

• In 1948 there was an air pollution inversion. What is an inversion?
• The American Lung Association has played a key role in the review of air quality standards. Describe their historical role.
• Describe renewable energy sources and explain why they have a role in improving air quality.
• www.californialung.org/spotlight/cleanair03_milestones.html

Have you heard about the London Smog Disaster of 1952?

• What does the term "smog" mean?
• What caused the government to notice the high death rate, which was attributed to the air pollution?
• What did the London Smog Disaster of 1952 prompt the government to do?
• www.portfolio.mvm.ed.ac.uk/studentwebs/session4/27/greatsmog52.htm

• How did the meteorological conditions contribute to the London Smog Disaster of 1952?
• http://weather.about.com/library/weekly/aa121402a.htm

Let's look at the environmental history timeline.

• What are some dangerous myths that have emerged among people that don't understand the history of environmental issues?
• www.environmentalhistory.org/

Air Quality:
Let's learn some basics of air quality.

• How much of the world's population is exposed to unhealthy air?
• What are some of the contributors to air pollution?
• Several barriers exist to improving air quality. What are some of these challenges?\
• www.cdc.gov/nceh/globalhealth/priorities/airpollution.htm

• Describe the major air pollutants resulting from burning of fossil fuels.
• Why are persistent organic pollutants (POPs) a global concern?
• www.unep.org/geo/geo3/english/366.htm

Contact:
Mansel Nelson, 928/523-1275, Mansel.Nelson@nau.edu