The Water Wars
An investigation into the hidden battles over water rights, industrial pollution, and environmental justice in rural Carolina communities.
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When a massive hog operation moved into a small eastern Carolina community, residents found themselves fighting not just bad smells, but contaminated water, health problems, and a political system that seemed stacked against them. This investigation reveals the environmental justice issues at the heart of industrial agriculture.
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