The Flint Water Crisis  | 12

The Flint Water Crisis | 12

Author: Curiouscast April 22, 2021 Duration: 56:37
The Flint Michigan water crisis garnered international attention in 2015 after it was discovered that residents were being poisoned by the water running through their taps. A year earlier in 2014, the city switched its water source from the Detroit water system to the Flint River as a cost-saving solution while awaiting the building of a pipeline from Lake Huron which hadn’t been completed yet. Many people living in the city questioned the decision before the switch which officially happened on April 25, 2014, and Lewis said she remembers noticing an immediate difference in the water. Residents began reporting various illnesses and several people had died from a Legionnaires outbreak. It was later revealed that the city didn’t treat the water with anti-corrosion agents that might have prevented aged pipes from leaching lead into the water system. On this episode of Global News’ What happened to…? Erica Vella revisits the water crisis to find out how it all began and what has happened since. She also speaks with the community members who pushed for change and finds out where they are now. Contact: Twitter: @ericavella Email: erica.vella@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember that major news story that dominated the headlines for weeks, then suddenly vanished from the public eye? Global News What Happened To...? picks up the narrative right where the rolling news coverage stopped. Hosted by Global News reporter Erica Vella, this podcast digs into the lasting consequences and unexpected outcomes of events we all thought we understood. It’s not just a recap of the past; it’s a deep, thoughtful look at how those pivotal moments continue to shape our world long after the media spotlight has moved on. Each episode focuses on a single question, revisiting stories like the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the dramatic rescue of the Chilean miners, or the viral frenzy of the Ice Bucket Challenge to uncover what followed. Vella guides listeners through meticulous research and fresh reporting, often speaking directly with the people whose lives were forever changed. You’ll hear updates on recovery efforts, learn about ongoing legal battles, and discover whether those well-intentioned global movements actually led to lasting change. Produced by Curiouscast, this series sits at a fascinating crossroads between history, culture, and current affairs, offering a necessary perspective in our fast-paced news cycle. Tune in for a compelling blend of investigative journalism and human storytelling that provides satisfying, and sometimes surprising, answers to the questions we’re still asking.
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