EP68 - The Texas City Industrial Accident
This week, we're discussing the Texas City Industrial Accident. This disaster is considered the worst industrial accident in United States history. With over 600 dead, 5,000 injured, and over $1 billi...
19 Mars 202425min
Episode 67 - The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
This week, we're discussing the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, the deadliest industrial accident to occur in the United States. 146 employees would lose their lives as a result of abysmal working c...
26 Feb 202418min
Episode 66 - The Monongah Coal Mine Disaster
This week, we're discussing the Monongah Coal Mine Disaster, the worst mining disaster in United States history. 86% of miners in the mine that day would immediately die during the explosion or in the...
29 Jan 202419min
Episode 65 - The 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
This week, we're discussing the2011 Tohoku Earthquake and subsequent nuclear disaster that would occur at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. A magnitude 9 earthquake would strike the island nation, br...
15 Jan 202426min
Episode 64 - The Dust Bowl
This week, we're discussing the Dust Bowl, a particularly depressing decade for all living in the United States. Persistent drought, worldwide conflict, and abusive farming practices would lead to des...
8 Jan 202416min
Episode 63 - The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
This week, we're discussing the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and resulting environmental impacts this disaster caused. Over 4 million barrels of oil would leak over nearly 90 days, covering over 1,000 ...
15 Dec 202325min
Episode 62 - The Bhopal Disaster
This week, we're going to take another look at the Bhopal Industrial Accident. This disaster is regarded as the worst environmental disaster in recorded history. In the immediate aftermath of the disa...
27 Nov 202332min
Episode 61 - The Chernobyl Disaster
Welcome back to a new season! This week, we're discussing the Chernobyl Disaster and the events that led up to the worst nuclear disaster in humans history. If you enjoy the episode and show overall, ...
20 Nov 202329min
