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London Choked: The Story of the Great Smog
Episode 1020th November 2024 • Okay, But Why?!...A Science and Pop Culture Podcast • Microbac
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In December 1952, a thick, toxic fog descended on London, transforming the city into a living nightmare. But what caused this deadly haze, and why did it lead to thousands of deaths? Join us on 'Okay But Why,' hosted by Microbac, as we dive into the Great Smog of London—an environmental disaster that exposed the hidden dangers of industrialization, changed public health policy forever, and gave rise to the modern fight for clean air. Discover how an invisible threat became impossible to ignore and why its lessons still matter today

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