Kate Winkler Dawson
Journalism professor and author with expertise in air pollution and public health; contributor and expert source referenced in the episode (author of Death in the Air).
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Oct 27, 2025 • 52min
The Great Smog of London
Join Kate Winkler Dawson, a journalism professor and author of "Death in the Air," as she unpacks the harrowing story of London's Great Smog of 1952. Discover how cheap coal and adverse weather conditions allowed pollution to engulf the city, leading to a catastrophic health crisis. Hear chilling accounts of overwhelmed hospitals and the hidden death toll that emerged amid the chaos. Kate also discusses the long-term lessons about air quality and highlights the Clean Air Act’s legacy, reminding us that the fight against pollution continues today.
