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ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION (Contd.).
The valuable contributions made by Officers and Engineers of the
National Coal Board in assisting Public Health Inspectors in this important
work are worthy of the highest commendation.
Railways.
The only railway from which atmospheric pollution is likely to be
produced in Shoreditch, is the Broad Street Line. The steam locomotive has
disappeared from this line, and has been replaced completely by electric and
diesel tractors. Consequently atmospheric pollution from this source has
virtually disappeared.
The measurement of atmospheric pollution.
The daily measurement of atmospheric pollution by means of volumetric
control method has continued throughout the year. It is, as yet, far too
early to make comparisons, since no major Control Area has yet been operative
in Shoreditch.
Publicity and Education.
The filter papers exhibiting atmospheric pollution as taken from the
volumetric measuring apparatus are displayed on monthly charts in prominent
positions in the Town Hall for the public to observe. This has aroused a
great deal of interest, so much so that it is now intended to extend this
type of publicity and arrangements are being made for similar charts to be
displayed in the public libraries and other prominent places.
It is our intention to impress upon the younger generation at every
opportunity, the dangers of atmospheric pollution and to this end every
effort is being made to persuade headmasters and others responsible to
permit Public Health Inspectors to enter the schools and give talks and
demonstrations on the subject. It is sincerely hoped that Educational
Officers will offer every facility to Public Health Inspectors in this
important duty of educating the young in the perils, the wastage and disease
of air pollution.