Before the Clean Air Act, "brownouts" would engulf New York City, forcing residents to stay inside for days to avoid the toxic air. 

What is the leading cause of air pollution both then and now? 

landfill emissions the use of fossil fuel (gas, coal, and oil)

second-hand cigarette smoke agriculture

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