date | air pollution event |
1952 | The Great London Smog; 12 000 die in two weeks [1] Los Angeles smog, chemistry and effects described [2] |
1956 | The UK Clean Air Act |
1960 | Extensive local ecological damage by smelters (e.g. [3]) |
From 1967, air pollution problems are recognized as international issues |
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