About this episode
The episode explores the impact of industrial agriculture in Mato Grosso and its effects on local residents in the Amazon.
Industrial agriculture has wrapped itself in a green cloak in Mato Grosso, promising jobs, money and endless opportunities, all in the name of "sustainability." But the good times are only happening for a select few. Local residents are dealing with extreme weather, lack of access to fresh food, and a pesticide overload that has increased the risk of birth defects and lowered lifespans. Meanwhile, Bruce and the guys have now ventured into new territory: the Amazon. This season is a collaboration with the Intercept Brasil. You can get the show in Portuguese on their feed as well, and companion stories at: https://www.intercept.com.br/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Bruce
Topics covered
- industrial agriculture
- sustainability
- extreme weather
- pesticides
- local residents
- Amazon
Keywords
- industrial agriculture
- sustainability
- Mato Grosso
- pesticides
- birth defects
- Amazon
- Intercept Brasil
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Pushkin Industries, Intercept Brasil
Places: Mato Grosso, Amazon
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