The River That Caught Fire
In 1969 the Cuyahoga River in the US caught fire inspiring new laws for the enviroment
Witness History: Archive 2014 · BBC World Service
June 20, 20148m 53s
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Show Notes
In 1969 the Cuyahoga River in the US caught fire. It became a national embarrassment and inspired new laws to protect the environment.
(Photo: Cuyahoga River. Credit: BBC)