100 years ago, coal kept Chattanooga prosperous, however it also poisoned the air and water, creating an "invisible" city. In 1969 the US Dept. of Health, Education and Welfare declared Chattanooga the most polluted city in the US. Through community efforts and a long-term vision, they are turning this polluted town into a vibrant society and learned what it takes to be a sustainable city.
Available for free* two-week loan from:
Learning Resource Center & Library
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
520 Lafayette Rd North
St. Paul MN 55155
651-757-2120 or 800-877-6300
resourcecenter.pca@state.mn.us
*borrower pays return postage.
Chattanooga: The Sustainable City
Posted: September 11, 2019 by MAEE Administration
Category: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
100 years ago, coal kept Chattanooga prosperous, however it also poisoned the air and water, creating an "invisible" city. In 1969 the US Dept. of Health, Education and Welfare declared Chattanooga the most polluted city in the US. Through community efforts and a long-term vision, they are turning this polluted town into a vibrant society and learned what it takes to be a sustainable city.