Episode

Horizon: The Cleanest Place in the World

Name: Horizon: The Cleanest Place in the World
Released: 1975-06-23
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Michael Mosley, Paul Vaughan, Alice Roberts, Hannah Fry, Richard Feynman

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Overview

This report by Horizon brings you scientists that are using Antarctica as a giant natural lab to study who has polluted Earth most; man or nature.

Details

Series: Horizon
Season: Season 12
Episode: Episode 17
Air date: 1975-06-23
Runtime: 60 min

Episode context

The Cleanest Place in the World is Episode 17 in 1975 of Horizon. It aired on 1975-06-23. The runtime is 60 min.

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