Feb 24, 2022 · 29m
Adam Yamaguchi reports on parts of the country where a basic sanitation infrastructure is out of reach for tens of thousands of residents forcing them to live near raw sewage.
Wasteland
Examine the terrible impact waste is having on America's waterways and the challenges people must overcome to preserve their health.
Season 1 Episodes
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Feb 24, 2022 · 29m
Adam Yamaguchi visits Mt. Vernon, N.Y., a town in the shadow of New York City, surrounded by wealth, and overwhelmed by a decrepit sewage system that threatens to swallow it whole.
Feb 24, 2022 · 29m
Adam Yamaguchi reports from the Florida coasts, where breakneck development, climate change and too much waste are creating a perfect environmental storm.
Feb 24, 2022 · 29m
Adam Yamaguchi explores how big farmers in Iowa produce far more pig waste than the environment can handle. As a result, the waste is getting into the waterways and may be impacting residents' health.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Wasteland Season 1 premiere?
Wasteland Season 1 premiered on February 24, 2022.
How many episodes are in Wasteland Season 1?
Wasteland Season 1 has 4 episodes.
What is the first episode of Wasteland Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Alabama". It aired on February 24, 2022.
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