When man started settling down in permanent settlements, pollution 
ensued (I mean, think about it - no toilets.)  However the beginning of 
industrialization with all its smoke and factories brought air emissions 
to a new level and big cities were plagued with smog, especially London 
with its propensity for fogs.  Other big cities in Europe were plagued 
by smog back in the late  1800s - we just don't hear about them.

I recall reading that the smog is actually less of a problem now than 
back then because of our efforts to control emissions.

Meir, I understand your pain - we down here in NC have been sweltering 
in the heat since early August - I am soooo ready for cooler Fall 
weather which we don't normally get until October or November.  Humph!  
Hang in there.

Kat

Tamar Raine wrote:
> I saw a mystery on tv the other night. in 1880s, london was covered in severe smog, I checked on goggle, and yes, in fact it killed hundreds over a 4 day period.  And here I thought smog was discovered in the 1960s!  smoke and fog =smog 
>
> Han in there, meir.
>
> Mag
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> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Meir Weiss <[log in to unmask]>
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> Sent: Friday, September 7, 2007 2:38:25 PM
> Subject: Broiling w/o the fire
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>
> Woof
>
> It's 32 degrees celcius and smog/humid
>
> it's near 40 
>
> This the hottest here
>
> Have a great weekend
>
> I'll be drinking plenty water I tell you!
>
> Be well
>
> m
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