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Short Stuff: Great Smog of London

Stuff You Should Know

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The Health Crisis and Response of the Great Smog

This chapter examines the tragic health consequences of the Great Smog of London, linking it to approximately 12,000 deaths. It also discusses the creation of the Clean Air Act in 1956 and the subsequent efforts to improve air quality and promote cleaner energy.

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