Air Pollution in China and Mexico City
Scientist and climate change expert Michael Oppenheimer compares air quality problems and challenges in Mexico City and China. He notes that smog problems in Mexico City are similar to those found in Los Angeles.
Air Pollution on a Global Scale
Scientist and climate change expert Michael Oppenheimer talks about the fact that air pollution circulates globally and that, regardless of its origins, the impact of such pollution can be felt anywhere in the world.
Human Activity and Air Quality
Scientist and climate change expert Michael Oppenheimer traces the history of air pollution, beginning with Roman times and moving forward to the post-War period. He also discusses the origins of interest in and awareness of global warming.
Economic Impact of Air Pollution
Scientist and climate change expert Michael Oppenheimer discusses some of the economic impacts of air pollution, including those related to health, the natural environment, and infrastructure decay.
Air Pollution Following World War II
Scientist and climate change expert Michael Oppenheimer talks about the deterioration of air quality in the United States from the 19th century through the post-War years. He focuses on the contribution of the automobile to air pollution following W...
Air Pollution Through the 1960's
Scientist and climate change expert Michael Oppenheimer talks about the increase in air pollution in the United States and elsewhere through the 1960's. He notes that this increase was in large part responsible for legislation aimed at restricting t...
Clean Air Act of 1970, The
Scientist and climate change expert Michael Oppenheimer talks about the Clean Air Act of 1970, which he says mandated a slew of controls on automobiles, smokestacks and other sources of air pollution.