Changing fuel use behavior: the Pittsburgh smoke control movement, 1940-1950

Journal Article · Tue Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Technol. Forecasting Social Change; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0040-1625(81)90064-0· OSTI ID:5106924

Tarr, J A

Local policy development in Pittsburgh brought about cleaner air by influencing change in the household use of fuel and combustion equipment. By a combination of media campaigns, voluntary organizations, technical advisers, and business and labor leaders, the public was convinced of the necessity to reduce air pollution. The unique aspect is that the public accepted the costs of a long-range policy decision through education and persuasion. 20 refs.

• Research Organization: Carnegie-Mellon Univ, Pittsburgh, Pa, USA
• OSTI ID: 5106924
• Journal Information: Technol. Forecasting Social Change; (United States), Vol. 20:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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