The Four Pests Campaign
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This episode explores the Four Pests Campaign in 1950s China, a misguided initiative aimed at eradicating rats, flies, mosquitoes, and sparrows to boost public health and agriculture. The campaign resulted in ecological imbalance, contributing to the Great Chinese Famine and highlighting the dangers of neglecting ecological dynamics in policy-making. It serves as a cautionary tale for contemporary environmental management and sustainability efforts.
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