Hello Daniel.
26 May 96 11:05, Daniel Abrams wrote to John Meroth:
 >> Gee, Smog levels, for the most part have DECLINED.
 DA> Out of idle and acacemic curiosity where have smog levels declined?
 DA> Here in Vancouver, smog levels are still increasing as the number of
 DA> cars on the road increases - the GVRD (Greater Vancouver Regional
 DA> District) increases in population by 100,000+ per annum with a
 DA> proportionate increase in automobile use. The same can also be said
 DA> for other majour cities. Are you reporting a US average, a worldwide
 DA> average or a regional Florida average? Further, are you referring to
 DA> total smog or to a standardized value expressed as smog per capita?
 DA> Just curious. I would also be grateful if you could cite the
 DA> supporting scientific literature.
Here in Florida and several other major cities (Most certainly not all, 
though.) in the US, the levels have dropped. The readings are for the smog 
levels, just as that have always been. No relation to capita anything, as it 
is the % of the gases measured.
It was referenced in various news stories locally as well as nationally.
Here in Tampa, there was disussioon of elimination vehicle pollution checks, 
but thankfully, that has not been done.
Our BIGGEST reason for less pollutants (We have many more people and 
vehicles) is the decreased emission levels of those vehicles. Simple fact. 
Newer autos pollute less.
BTW, in keeping with the origional topic, here in the US we are healther, 
also.
John
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