Major U.S. Air Pollution Episodes
of Historic Significance
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1960s - NYC had several severe smog episodes
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1950s onward – LA had many smog alerts
from an increase in industry and motor vehicle
use
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Led to passage of the Clean Air Act of 1970
(updated 1977 and 1990)
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Empowered Federal Government to set emission
standards that each state had to meet