About this episode
This episode explores a sewage scandal highlighting the conflict between public good and private profit.
This is the story of a sewage scandal. How a centuries old battle between public good and private profit created an almighty stink. And who pays to clean it up.
Topics covered
- sewage scandal
- public good
- private profit
- environmental issues
- government accountability
Keywords
- sewage
- scandal
- public good
- private profit
- environment
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Radio 4
Places: public good, private profit
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