Synopsis
Insights from a pioneering study of urban air This volume examines how smoke and rain from city life influence soil, vegetation, buildings, and industry, revealing the hidden cleanliness of the air we breathe and the costs of pollution.
This work compiles early 20th‑century observations on the chemical components carried by rain, the role of sulfur compounds from coal, and the resulting effects on everything from grasses to railway rails. It presents concrete data from London and Leeds, showing how impurities vary with wind, season, and local sources, and what those patterns mean for cities and towns.
- How atmospheric sulfur compounds affect plant growth and crop yields, with experiments on timothy grass and acidified waters
- Evidence of the corrosive impact of town air on rails and metal structures, compared with cleaner coastal environments
- Descriptions of stone and masonry decay caused by sulfuric acid and related chemicals, and what it means for public buildings
- Measurements of rain composition, soot fall, and the distribution of pollutants across urban areas
Ideal for readers of environmental history, urban science, and early industrial pollution, this edition offers clear, data‑driven analysis of city air and its consequences for daily life.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the sources and effects of smoke pollution in the air of industrial cities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is based on the observation that while smoke was once considered a necessary evil of urban life, it later became recognized as a pollutant with serious effects on human health, buildings, and vegetation. Drawing on data collected in the heavily industrialized city of Leeds, England, the author examines the chemical composition of smoke and soot, as well as their impact on public health and the environment. The author also discusses the effectiveness of various smoke abatement strategies. Through its rich data and insights, this book makes a compelling case for tackling smoke pollution to improve the quality of urban life and protect the health of city dwellers. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333707682_0
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