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Global Us: Urban living and the dangers of modern industry

February 2, 2024

Anyone who doesn't earn enough in New York can quickly end up on the streets. A 40-year-old chemical catastrophe in Bhopal, India, that killed thousands and changed many lives forever. Plus a visit to Bogota, a capital city that wants to reduce traffic.

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