60 years of Health Protection under the Clean Air Acts

Longhurst, James

Abstract

2016 marks 60 years of UK Clean Air Acts. This presentation explores the challenges, opportunities and progress since the Clean Air Act, 1956. It reflects upon historical attempts to manage air pollution noting success factors and barriers to progress. Particular attention is given to the impact of the 1952 Great Smog and the role of National Smoke Abatement Society, the forerunner of Environmental Protection UK, in creating the momentum for the 1956 Act. The presentation concludes with a review of the contemporary air pollution challenge and the weakness of the governmental and societal response to the national and global public health challenge.

• Presentation Conference Type: Keynote
• Conference Name: Environmental Protection UK Annual General Meeting 2016
• Start Date: Feb 11, 2016
• End Date: Feb 11, 2016
• Acceptance Date: Feb 11, 2016
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2016
• Deposit Date: Feb 15, 2016
• Publicly Available Date: Feb 15, 2016
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: 1952 great smog, National Smoke Abatement Society, Clean Air Act, 1956, Environmental Protection UK
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/920855
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : Marking 60 Years of the Clean Air Acts
• Contract Date: Feb 15, 2016