So I think I should narrow my topic to specific area I want to discover:
1. The "impact" of smog to human health instead of the cause.
http://are.berkeley.edu/courses/EEP101/spring03/AllThatSmog/extern.html
2. What benefits can we have if smog is reduced?
3. Compare NYC to Honolulu, Hawaii
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30476335/ns/us_news-environment/t/report-lists-worst-best-cities-air-quality/
4. A campaign for New York City (focusing on transportation and and consumer products, including paint, hairspray, charcoal starter fluid, chemical solvents, and even plastic popcorn packaging.)
http://environment.about.com/od/smogfaq/f/smog_faq_five.htm
http://library.thinkquest.org/26026/Environmental_Problems/smog_-_solutions.html
What interests me in the topic?
Back in Taiwan, I used to ride a scooter as my transportation to everywhere. It's important to wear a "mask" while I'm riding it because of the pollution. Otherwise my face will become black and the particles will cause some respiratory system problems. It's genetic that half of my family suffer from these kind of problem. I believe there are thousands of people suffer from the air pollution especially elders and children. The living condition will get worse if we do nothing about it. I hope that via design we can have influence on people and make improvement.
Interactive:
http://www.smogcity.com/
Architecture
http://inhabitat.com/anti-smog-architecture-a-catalyst-for-cleaner-air-in-paris/
Clean Air Act
http://www.epa.gov/air/caa/peg/
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