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'The waters become corrupt, the air infected': How the ancient Greeks and Romans viewed pollution and what they did about it


Here's what the ancient Greeks and Romans can teach us about the environment and ourselves. From Roman soldiers in crowded camps to emperors cleaning up rivers, there are many lessons to be learned.

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