CLEAN : 'Torn': Living with top US greenhouse gas spewing power plant

The transcript discusses the speaker's family history in coal mining, highlighting the health issues faced by family members due to coal-related work. It also addresses the environmental impact of coal mining and industrialization on the community, emphasizing the dual nature of coal as both a livelihood and a health hazard. The speaker reflects on the changes in the community and the challenges faced by workers in the coal industry.

What profession has been common in the narrator's family?

• Teacher

• Coal miner

• Doctor

• Farmer

What rare illness did the narrator's mother suffer from?

• Breast cancer

• Bile duct cancer

• Lung cancer

• Skin cancer

How does the narrator feel about the coal industry?

• They think it is beneficial for health.

• They are completely against it.

• They believe it only harms the planet.

• They have mixed feelings due to its economic benefits and health impacts.

What has worsened in the coal industry according to the narrator?

• Safety conditions

• Pay rates

• Working hours

• Job opportunities

Why do people continue to work in hazardous coal mining conditions?

• For the short working hours

• For the health benefits

• For the adventure

• To support their families

What was the area like before the power plant was built?

• Quiet and clean

• Polluted

• Industrial

• Crowded

What regret does the narrator express about the power plant?

• It has improved the community.

• It has not benefited the community as expected.

• It has reduced pollution.

• It has created more jobs.