HISTORY:
When a thick fog engulfed London from December 5 to December 9, 1952, it mixed with black smoke emitted from homes and factories to create deadly smog. This smog killed approximately 12,000 people and shocked the world into starting the environmental movement.
Overview of the Great Smog of 1952:
When a severe cold spell hit London in early December 1952, Londoners did what they usually did in such a situation; they burned more coal to heat up their homes. Then on December 5, 1952, a layer of dense fog engulfed the city and stayed for five days .Since the smoke from the coal burning in homes, plus all of London's usual factory emissions, had been prevented from escaping into the atmosphere by an inversion, the fog and smoke combined …show more content…
Because of the cold weather, households were burning more coal than usual to keep warm. The smoke from approximately one million coal-fired stoves, in addition to the emissions from local industry, was released into the atmosphere. Increases in smoke and sulfur emissions from the combustion of coal had been occurring since the Industrial Revolution and the British were familiar with these types of smog events. At times, the smoke and emissions were so heavy that residents referred to the events as ‘pea soupers’ because the fog was as dense as pea soup. However, while the area had experienced heavy smog in the past, no event had caused such problems as the weather event in December, 1952.
EFFECTS OF THE SMOG:
The fog finally cleared on December 9, but it had already taken a heavy toll.
• More than 100,000 people were effected from this badly event.
• About 12,000 people were known to have died as a result of the fog, but it could be many more.
• Many people suffered from breathing problems
• Press reports claimed cattle at Smithfield had been asphyxiated by the …show more content…
Most cars and trucks require only 15 to 30 seconds idling before being driven, even in winter.
• Fuel up during the cooler hours of the day—night or early morning. This prevents gas fumes from heating up and producing ozone.
• Avoid products that release high levels of CO2 such as coal.
CONTROL FACTORS:
The death toll forms an important image to modern environment and that is the main reason of rethinking about air pollution. New regulations were implemented to restrict the use of dirty fuels is industries and black smoke. Financial incentives were offered to house holders to replace the open coal fires with alternatives such as installing gas fires and preferred burning of coke which is good in produce of minimal smog.
The use of the gas, electricity oil permitted solid fuel. Preferred for heating purpose. The control factor steps that are taken by the government is not enough, the people should also take some control factors to reduce the air pollution. From time to time, the government should take strong note of the deteriorating environmental
When a thick fog engulfed London from December 5 to December 9, 1952, it mixed with black smoke emitted from homes and factories to create deadly smog. This smog killed approximately 12,000 people and shocked the world into starting the environmental movement.
Overview of the Great Smog of 1952:
When a severe cold spell hit London in early December 1952, Londoners did what they usually did in such a situation; they burned more coal to heat up their homes. Then on December 5, 1952, a layer of dense fog engulfed the city and stayed for five days .Since the smoke from the coal burning in homes, plus all of London's usual factory emissions, had been prevented from escaping into the atmosphere by an inversion, the fog and smoke combined …show more content…
Because of the cold weather, households were burning more coal than usual to keep warm. The smoke from approximately one million coal-fired stoves, in addition to the emissions from local industry, was released into the atmosphere. Increases in smoke and sulfur emissions from the combustion of coal had been occurring since the Industrial Revolution and the British were familiar with these types of smog events. At times, the smoke and emissions were so heavy that residents referred to the events as ‘pea soupers’ because the fog was as dense as pea soup. However, while the area had experienced heavy smog in the past, no event had caused such problems as the weather event in December, 1952.
EFFECTS OF THE SMOG:
The fog finally cleared on December 9, but it had already taken a heavy toll.
• More than 100,000 people were effected from this badly event.
• About 12,000 people were known to have died as a result of the fog, but it could be many more.
• Many people suffered from breathing problems
• Press reports claimed cattle at Smithfield had been asphyxiated by the …show more content…
Most cars and trucks require only 15 to 30 seconds idling before being driven, even in winter.
• Fuel up during the cooler hours of the day—night or early morning. This prevents gas fumes from heating up and producing ozone.
• Avoid products that release high levels of CO2 such as coal.
CONTROL FACTORS:
The death toll forms an important image to modern environment and that is the main reason of rethinking about air pollution. New regulations were implemented to restrict the use of dirty fuels is industries and black smoke. Financial incentives were offered to house holders to replace the open coal fires with alternatives such as installing gas fires and preferred burning of coke which is good in produce of minimal smog.
The use of the gas, electricity oil permitted solid fuel. Preferred for heating purpose. The control factor steps that are taken by the government is not enough, the people should also take some control factors to reduce the air pollution. From time to time, the government should take strong note of the deteriorating environmental