This week, stories about climate activism and protecting our beautiful Earth.
Murky Waters by Megan Williams
In our first story, Megan Williams investigates the devastating collapse of the Darling-Barka River, Australia’s largest river system. Once a refuge for native species and home to 40 Aboriginal nations, the river has been reeking and left for dead by decades of greed, mismanagement, and political denial.
As cries and calls from Broken Hill to Barkindji Country boom, a haunting question lingers: how many more fish must die before we start to change?
That story was produced by Megan Williams as part of the National Features and Documentary Series in 2020. The supervising producer was Richard Dinnen. To keep up to date with Australia’s waterways, you can find Megan co-producing 2DRYFM’s podcast, Water Watch.
What Democracy Looks Like by Ryan Pemberton
When do you ever see a 14-year-old student, a wharfie, a scientist, and a climate protester stand shoulder to shoulder?
In our second story, Ryan takes to the streets to capture a mosaic of voices in Australia’s climate movement.
From students striking in uniform, a scientist questioning “climate emergency” and calling for effective communication, to unionists pushing for a just transition, and activists lying down in traffic – climate action doesn’t speak in one voice, but it marches in the same direction.
One struggle. One Fight. Many voices. One Earth in Sight.
This story’s supervising producer is Zacha Rosen. Music includes ‘Our Digital Compass’ by Blue Dot Sessions, ‘Copley Beat’ by Blue Dot Sessions, ‘Waterbourne’ by Blue Dot Sessions, ‘Saver’ by Podington Bear
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All The Best Credits
Host Kwame Slusher
Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan
Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell
Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie
Image Credit: Lindsey Vassalo
Mixed and Compiled by Phoebe Adler-Ryan
Theme Music composed by Shining Bird