Missing in the Amazon: the frontline – episode six

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"Podcast Episode Highlights Environmental Challenges in the Amazon and Honors Dom Phillips"

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The podcast episode titled 'Missing in the Amazon: the frontline – episode six' delves into the ongoing environmental challenges faced by the Amazon rainforest, while also paying tribute to the legacy of Dom Phillips, a journalist who dedicated his life to highlighting these issues. It features contributions from various individuals who have been involved in environmental activism and education in the region. Alessandra Sampaio, who has established an institute in Dom's name, is among those advocating for the promotion of education and awareness regarding the Amazon's ecological significance. The podcast not only discusses the dire state of the Amazon but also offers insights into the cultural and musical heritage that is intertwined with the forest, as evidenced by the inclusion of Spotify playlists featuring music that Dom cherished.

The production of this series involved a collaborative effort from a talented team, including writers, producers, and sound designers, who worked to create a compelling narrative that honors both the environmental plight of the Amazon and the memory of Phillips. Acknowledgments were made to contributors and experts who provided valuable insights throughout the series. The episode is part of a broader three-part series developed by the Guardian's global environment editor, Jon Watts, which emphasizes the urgency of addressing the ecological crises facing the Amazon. The podcast also features wildlife recordings that highlight the rich biodiversity of the region, thereby enhancing the listener's understanding of the environment that is at risk. Overall, the episode serves as both a call to action and a heartfelt remembrance of a journalist who sought to bring attention to vital environmental issues.

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This podcast contains some swearing.If you want to hear some of the music that Dom loved, there are two Spotify playlists.

If you want to know more about the environmental challenges the Amazon is facing, the Guardian’s global environment editor, Jon Watts, has donea three-part seriesfor our sister podcast Science Weekly.

Alessandra Sampaio has foundedan institute in Dom’s nameto promote education in the Amazon.

Credits

This series was reported and presented byTom Phillips.

It was written by Tom Phillips and Joshua Kelly.

Joshua Kellywas the series producer.

The producers were Poppy Damon, Ana Ionova and Leticia Leite.

The series development was by Redzi Bernard.

The sound designers werePascal Wyseand Simon Panayi.

Pascal Wyse was also the music supervisor.

The executive producer was the Guardian’s global head of audio,Nicole Jackson.

The original music composition was by Stela Nesrine, with additional music production from Amon Medrado, and additional original house music by Adam Bourke.

The artwork, inspired by the last picture taken of Dom and Bruno, was by Auá Mendes.

The actors were: Amanda de Andrade, Igor Pedroso, Felipe Pacheco, Rodrigo Ternevoy and Tim Goddard.

Some of the wildlife recordings in this series were recorded in Amazonas state by Gareth Fry for the theatre company Complicite. You can check out their work atcomplicite.org.

We want to thank all the people who talked to us or helped in some way for this series:

Jonathan Watts, Johnnie Mitchell, Andy Pemberton, Frank Broughton, Bill Brewster, Andrew Fishman, Leo Sette, Felipe Finger, Eliesio Marubo, Binin Matis, Dama Matis, Valdeci da Silva Castilho, Tupiana Kanamari, Hitsamba Kanamari, Sônia Bridi, Rubens Valente, Tiago Rogero, Gary Calton, Danny Dee from Estúdio Rastro, João Laet, who also photographed many of our trips to the Amazon for this podcast, and Luciana Phillips.

With special thanks to: Orlando Possuelo, Tataco and Beto Marubo, Gareth and Sian Phillips, Beatriz Matos and Alessandra Sampaio.

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Source: The Guardian