The Clean Air Act (1956) responded to London, England's Great Smog of 1952. In effect from 1955-1964. "Corporate Author:" Ministry of Housing and Local Government; Department of Health for Scotland. London — containing the City of London — is the capital of the United Kingdom and of England and a major world city. With over seven million inhabitants (Londoners) in Greater London area, it is amongst the most densely populated areas in Western Europe. ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population - Total (2001) - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Religion... The Great Smog befell London starting on December 4, 1952 and lasted until March of 1953. ...
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A CleanAirAct, describes one of a number of pieces of legislation relating to reduction of smog and atmospheric pollution in general.
The United States Congress passed the CleanAirAct in 1963, the CleanAirAct Amendment in 1966, the CleanAirAct Extension in 1970, CleanAirAct Amendments in 1977, and CleanAirAct Amendments in 1990.
The CleanAirAct (1990) proposed emissions trading, added provisions for addressing acid rain, ozone depletion and toxic air pollution, and established a national permits program.
The CleanAirAct focused on reducing smoke pollution, but the introduction of cleaner coals and the increased usage of electricity and gas actually helped to reduce sulphur dioxide levels at the same time.
As a consequence, air pollution in cities was dramatically reduced.
The CleanAirAct of 1968 introduced the basic principle for the use of tall chimneys for industries burning coal, liquid or gaseous fuels.
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