Air pollution. Why we fail to learn the lessons of history

Longhurst, James

Abstract

This presentation will explore contemporary issues of air pollution through the lens provided by history. It will present a perspective drawn from an analysis of historical, and mostly failed, attempts to manage air pollution from classical times until today. It will ask the question why have we not learnt from the lesson history provides? It will do so with the benefit of 2020 hindsight!

Citation

Longhurst, J. (2015, September). Air pollution. Why we fail to learn the lessons of history. Presented at Green Hour Talks, Bristol Bright Night 2015. A Contribution to European Researchers’ Night, At Bristol, Bristol, UK

• Presentation Conference Type: Speech
• Conference Name: Green Hour Talks, Bristol Bright Night 2015. A Contribution to European Researchers’ Night
• Start Date: Sep 25, 2015
• End Date: Sep 25, 2015
• Acceptance Date: Sep 25, 2015
• Publication Date: Sep 25, 2015
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: air pollution, history, failure of air quality management
• Publisher URL: http://www.at-bristol.org.uk/2658.html
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : Green Hour Talks, Bristol Bright Night 2015. A Contribution to European Researchers’ Night