On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

By David W. Kelley, Rebecca Helgesen

Abstract

In this case study, developed for an introductory environmental studies course, students grapple with the issue of air pollution, specifically the causes and effects of haze and smog as ubiquitous, persistent air quality problems that plague urban and rural areas alike. In analyzing local conditions in Minnesota, students explore the wider environmental, political, social, and human health implications of air pollution.

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Date Posted

05/09/2005

Overview

Objectives

To explore the causes and effects of haze and smog.
To teach students that local environmental problems have wider implications.

Keywords

Air pollution; haze; smog, particulate; fine particle; Air Quality Index; Clean Air Act; National Ambient Air Quality Standards; Minnesota

Subject Headings

Atmospheric Science

Environmental Science

Public Health

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL

Undergraduate lower division

FORMAT

PDF

TOPICAL AREAS

Policy issues, Regulatory issues, Social issues

LANGUAGE

English

TYPE/METHODS

Discussion