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The Mend is Nigh: Hannah Ritchie on How to Build a Sustainable Planet
Intelligence Squared
Air Pollution: From Victorian London to Modern Cities
This chapter explores the historical air pollution problems in cities like Victorian London and compares them to modern cities like Delhi, revealing that Victorian London had even worse air pollution. It discusses the progress made by the UK in reducing air pollution from coal burning and cars through regulation and technological advancements. The chapter also discusses the examples of acid rain and the ozone hole as case studies to show how collective action can address air pollution.
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