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The 1952 Smog of Death: London’s Killer Haze
Manage episode 452620774 series 3614061
In December 1952, London was enveloped by the Great Smog, a deadly weather and pollution disaster that lasted for five days. The smog, caused by a combination of industrial pollution and cold temperatures, suffocated the city and led to thousands of deaths. In this episode, we explore the impact of the smog on London’s residents, the aftermath of the tragedy, and the lasting changes it brought to environmental policy. Tune in for a fascinating look at one of the most suffocating disasters in history.
Email: catastrophechroniclespod@gmail.com
Website (show notes and sources under podblog): www.catastrophe-chronicles.com
13 episod
Manage episode 452620774 series 3614061
In December 1952, London was enveloped by the Great Smog, a deadly weather and pollution disaster that lasted for five days. The smog, caused by a combination of industrial pollution and cold temperatures, suffocated the city and led to thousands of deaths. In this episode, we explore the impact of the smog on London’s residents, the aftermath of the tragedy, and the lasting changes it brought to environmental policy. Tune in for a fascinating look at one of the most suffocating disasters in history.
Email: catastrophechroniclespod@gmail.com
Website (show notes and sources under podblog): www.catastrophe-chronicles.com
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