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EnviroHealth Podcast - Season 2, Episode 1: Dr. Gary Fuller on 'The Evolution of Air Pollution' - Part One
Host Dr. Joseph Levermore speaks with Dr. Gary Fuller, a clean air champion and expert in air pollution from Imperial College London's Environmental Research Group. They discuss the fascinating history of air pollution from the deadly London smog of 1952 to current challenges and research.
Topics Covered:
Dr. Fuller's unconventional career path from physics to air pollution researchThe Great London Smog of 1952 that claimed approximately 12,000 livesHistorical perspectives on air pollution through art (Monet, Turner) and measurementsVictorian London's PM2.5 levels (~200 μg/m³) compared to today's levels (~10-15 μg/m³)How smoke was once viewed as a symbol of prosperity and healthThe first air pollution measurement networks in the UKThe importance of preserving historical air pollution data and samplesQuotes:
"Even though we look back on these times and say they were very polluted, we have to think about now and the health impact of air pollution still today that persists... just because we can't see it doesn't mean it's not there."
Credits:
Host: Dr. Joseph LevermoreCo-host: Steve CampbellGuest: Dr. Gary Fuller (Imperial College London)Executive Producer: Neil JapthaProduction: EnviroHealth PodcastResources:
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