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2005148 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Gambit

2005148 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

In 1976, the explosion of a nuclear reactor in Seveso, Italy, released toxic dioxin into the atmosphere, leading to severe environmental and health consequences.

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In 1976, the explosion of a nuclear reactor in Seveso, Italy, released toxic dioxin into the atmosphere, leading to severe environmental and health consequences.

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Sabine Gisigerdirector

Jörg Sambethcast

Caroline Sambethcast

Birgit Sambeth Glasnercast

Ulrich Sambethcast

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In 1976, a nuclear reactor near the Italian town of Seveso explodes, leaking highly poisonous dioxin into the atmosphere.

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