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A Mystery in the Air

Science Vs

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Breathe Easy: The Fight Against Air Pollution

This chapter explores the historical and ongoing challenges of air pollution in London, detailing the severe health impacts caused by smog and the subsequent Clean Air Acts. It highlights individual advocacy, particularly focusing on a mother's struggle to have her daughter's death attributed to air pollution, which serves as a catalyst for broader environmental policy changes. The narrative emphasizes the urgent need for accountability and reform to protect public health from the invisible dangers of pollution.

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