Bhopal Disaster
On December 3, 1984, a Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, accidentally released 30 tons of poisonous gas. 5,000 people succumbed to the fumes initially, and the disaster claimed an additional 20,000 lives over time. More than 600,000 people were exposed in total. It is regarded as the worst industrial chemical tragedy in history.
London's Killer Fog
At the height of the industrial revolution, London was one of the most prosperous areas, relying heavily on coal to power its homes and factories. However, during a particularly frigid winter in 1952, residents burned more coal than usual. The sky became so polluted that a black cloud formed over the entire city, shrouding it in darkness. Over 12,000 people died as a result.
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