The WATERSHED investigations

Aug 26 2024 20 ep. 25 mins 10
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Investigative journalists Leana Hosea and Rachel Salvidge bring you tales from the frontline of the water crisis, interviewing people who are experiencing first hand the pollution, drought, floods, extinction events and diseases driven by climate change and bad management. Talking also to world class experts, Rachel and Leana find out how each crisis began and explore possible solutions.

From: Watershed Investigations https://watershedinvestigations.com/ @WATERSHED_i

Frequency: Fortnightly

Duration: Approx. 20 minutes

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Rise of the right threatens the environment

Jun 19 2024 15 mins  
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Mar 20 2024 25 mins  
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Feb 28 2024 51 mins  
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