The Influence of State Policy on the Development of Zinc-, and Lead Metallurgy in the Szopienice settlement (With a Particular Emphasis on the Environmental Impact of the Industry)
P Boroń|Jakub Grudniewski
The article deals with the interrelationship between state policy and development of metallurgy in Szopienice settlement impact industry on environment. was part Habsburg monarchy from 1526. In 1742 it annexed to Kingdom Prussia, 1922 Second Polish Republic. Back times, granted Georg von Giesche a monopoly exploit calamine deposits Upper Silesia (1702). Calamine initially used produce brass, but late 18th century, zinc production using began Silesia. Expanding its road rail infrastructure, Prussian contributed establishing new smelters by private capital 19th century. “Wilhelmine” smelter established 1834 concern Szopienice. 1860s, lead also next smelter. Both had disastrous environment residents’ health, which went hand dramatic housing-, hygiene standards. At beginning 20th metallurgical hospital at initiative concern. However, recording poisoning cases did not begin until 1920s. After World War II, problem environmental attempted be publicized 1970s through studies children who contracted disease. population resettled most endangered zone, were treated during months -long stays sanatoriums.
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