Filled with in-depth historical analysis, this four-part series analyzes cases in which 20th-century progress ran amok—with 21st-century consequences. Each story highlights “safe” consumer products and technological advances that have backfired, leading to massive health and environmental costs and serving as lessons for a new generation of innovators, leaders, and citizens. 4-part series, 30 minutes each.

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The Series Includes : Atmospheric Hole: The History of the Ozone Layer | Mysterious Poison: The History of PCBs | Cozy Killer: The History of Cigarettes | Fighting the Microbes: The History of Antibiotics

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