3 chapters across the catalog
WHO Air Pollution Guidelines and London Fog History
The World Health Organization has revised its air pollution guidelines, claiming 90% of the world's population is at risk. The discussion traces the history of air pollution districts back to the 1950s London "killer fog" and criticizes the permanent nature of government agencies that were originally intended to be temporary.
Coal Mining, Environmental Regulations and History
President Trump's efforts to revive the coal industry are discussed alongside the history of coal use. The hosts touch on "clean coal" technology and a historical anecdote regarding Winston Churchill and the deadly 1952 Great Smog of London.
Coal Heating Regulations, London Fog History
Strict environmental regulations in the United Kingdom make it difficult for homeowners to use traditional coal fireplaces, requiring lengthy application processes. The history of the "London Fog" and the transition away from coal in the 1950s and 70s is discussed, contrasting UK policies with high-tech coal burning and scrubbers used in the United States.
