Chapter 1 | CLEARING THE AIR: THE WAR ON SMOG | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE | PBS

Midcentury Los Angeles was a boomtown, with thousands drawn to the city’s perfect weather, Hollywood glamour, and growing economy. The only downside? You’d need a gas mask to walk down the street.  Discover what happened when thick, choking clouds threatened to tarnish L.A's appeal in this extended preview of CLEARING THE AIR: THE WAR ON SMOG. Official Website: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexpe... | #ClearingTheAirPBS In 1943, smog descended over Los Angeles, sickening residents. CLEARING THE AIR: THE WAR ON SMOG reveals the struggle for clean air, involving years of scientific study and civic pressure that would lead to the EPA and the Clean Air Act. This program is made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station: https://www.pbs.org/donate Subscribe to the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE channel for more videos:    / @americanexperiencepbs   Enjoy full episodes of your favorite AMERICAN EXPERIENCE shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS App: https://to.pbs.org/2QbtzhR FOLLOW AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Facebook:   / americanexperiencepbs   Instagram:   / americanexperiencepbs   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@americanexpe...