December 17th, 2023
The Clean Air Act is a sweeping set of laws passed to protect the nation from air pollution. This was the first legislation to place pollution controls on the automobile industry. Actions to implement the Clean Air Act have achieved dramatic reductions in air pollution, preventing hundreds of thousands of cases of serious health effects each year.
Source: www.history.com/this-day-in-history/clean-air-act-becomes-law
Kick off "green" promotions and upcoming New Year's Resolutions by celebrating the Clean Air Act. Search Metro's Editorial Library database for ongoing content about environmental efforts, including reducing indoor and outdoor air pollution.
