Cleaning America s Air presents a brief but broad examination of the Clean Air Act of 1970 arguably the most significant piece of environmental legislation ever passed by the U.S. Congress and some of the major policy and environmental milestones since its passage thirty-six years ago. The book s contributors comprise a group of renowned policymakers, environmental regulators, and scientists. Former Vice President Al Gore advances a compelling case for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to curb global climate change. Former Republican Senator Howard Baker reflects on his remarkable...