1. "Low Risk"

02/26/24 • 43 min

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For hundreds of years, humans lived in harmony with the beautiful landscape alongside the River Doce in Brazil. It was a paradise, a place where plants grew in abundance and animals of vibrant colours lived happily. But once explorers arrived a new chapter began. In this episode, Liz Bonnin recounts the history of mining in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, introducing to the key players of BHP, Vale and Samarco and we meet the people whose roots plunge deep into the earth of this place. What was life like before the 5th of November, 2015... and why did it all change?

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Dead River is coming soon

Dead River is the story of Brazil's worst environmental disaster — the Mariana dam collapse — that claimed 19 lives. Hosted by biologist and wildlife broadcaster, Liz Bonnin, this six-part series explores the profound connection people share with the land along the River Doce, and how it was shattered by tragedy. In this series we encounter heroes and villains, and witness the resilience of torn communities still waiting for justice over eight years after their lives and homes were destroyed.

Listen to episode 1 from February 26th 2024.

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2. The Silence of Sirens

This is the story of the Mariana dam disaster and how the 5th of November 2015 went from a calm and ordinary day, to a day marked by incredible catastrophe. In episode 2, we follow the toxic mud on its path of destruction and hear harrowing first hand accounts from victims spanning the length of the Doce River, including the heroic story of one woman who was the human siren in the silence.

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