12000 victims in London
(1952 )
60 years ago ,capital of England passed through a very difficult period for the British.
In 1952 occurs the phenomenon of pollution the air , with the name "Great Smog" . At first, people did not know the dangers they are exposed , until they started getting sick of bronchitis and pneumonia.To the death was only one step. Between 5 to 9 December 12000 people she lost their lives. People have died on the spot, because suffering from cardiovascular diseases. Poor quality coal , used by British people for heating of their homes led to this catastrophe.
People had faces covered to not intoxicate every time when coming out on the streets. Stores , theaters and opera have been closed , horse racing canceled , and trains suspended.
After 5 days terrible , weather improved , winds scattered clouds of toxic.
After "Great Smog " , London authorities have adopted low Clean Air Act in 1956 , that citizens have prohibited to use heat sources that causing appearance of smoke .
Great factories have moved to periphery.
People had faces covered to not intoxicate every time when coming out on the streets. Stores , theaters and opera have been closed , horse racing canceled , and trains suspended.
After 5 days terrible , weather improved , winds scattered clouds of toxic.
After "Great Smog " , London authorities have adopted low Clean Air Act in 1956 , that citizens have prohibited to use heat sources that causing appearance of smoke .
Great factories have moved to periphery.
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