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SUFB 058: Brazil Dam Collapses Releasing Toxic Mud From Mine's Tailings Pond

SUFB 058: Brazil Dam Collapses Releasing Toxic Mud From Mine's Tailings Pond

FromHow To Protect The Ocean


SUFB 058: Brazil Dam Collapses Releasing Toxic Mud From Mine's Tailings Pond

FromHow To Protect The Ocean

ratings:
Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Nov 25, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A Brazilian dam operated by Samarco, a mining company, collapsed two weeks ago flooding the Doce Basin with toxic mud leaving over 280,000 people without clean water and killing at least 12 people. The government estimates the clean up will take 30 years and cost 1 billion dollars; however, environmentalists say it will cost 27 billion dollars. It's just another reason to make sure extractive industries like mining and oil/gas need to be held to the highest regulatory authority to avoid the horrible events.

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Show Notes:
http://www.speakupforblue.com/session58
Released:
Nov 25, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

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The host, Andrew Lewin, helps you overcome the problems of the ocean by discussing the latest ocean news and studies that will help you make more informed decisions in your life so you can live for a better ocean.