Behind the scenes of CLEARING THE AIR: THE WAR ON SMOG

#Smog #History #Documentary

This conversation was recorded live Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Please note that this recording does not include the full film. You can stream the full film here: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/clearing-air-war-smog/

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE is proud to present a discussion of our film, CLEARING THE AIR: THE WAR ON SMOG. Panelists include:

* Peter Yost, director, producer, and writer of CLEARING THE AIR: THE WAR ON SMOG.

* Edna Alburquerque, writer and producer of CLEARING THE AIR: THE WAR ON SMOG.

* Chip Jacobs, co-author of "Smogtown: The Lung Burning History of Pollution in Los Angeles".

The conversation will be moderated by Cameo George. Executive Producer of AMERICAN EXPERIENCE.

Official Website: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/clearing-air-war-smog/ | #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.

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