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Some experts fear more scenes like this one in 1982 when a blanket of smog over the city caused a pollution emergency
Some experts fear more scenes like this one in 1982 when a blanket of smog over the city caused a pollution emergency

Some experts fear more scenes like this one in 1982 when a blanket of smog over the city caused a pollution emergency

Date10/27/1982
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Original Toronto Star caption: Some experts fear more scenes like this one in 1982 when a blanket of smog over the city caused a pollution emergency
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0010932F
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