A Toxic Turkey Day
HISTORY This Week
Thanksgiving Smog Crisis
This chapter examines the severe air pollution crisis in New York City leading up to Thanksgiving, attributed to multiple pollution sources and exacerbated by specific weather conditions. It highlights the difficult decision-making faced by city officials as they balance public safety against the pressures of major holiday celebrations.
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