Rio's dump site: a threat to the environment

The Gramacho landfill, the largest in Latin America, poses significant environmental risks due to its unstable location near Reuse Bay. Plans to shut it down aim to prevent potential disasters, but this leaves 3000 workers uncertain about their future. Many, like Renato, earn twice the minimum wage but face unemployment with no relocation plans or alternative waste processing sites. The closure highlights the tension between environmental safety and economic stability for the workers.

What is the primary environmental concern associated with the Gramacho landfill?

• Air pollution from burning waste

• Contamination of local water sources

• Deforestation in the surrounding area

• Noise pollution from machinery

What is the main reason for the potential closure of the Gramacho landfill?

• Risk of landslide into the water

• Government policy changes

• Public protests against the landfill

• Depletion of landfill space

How many people are employed at the Gramacho landfill site?

• 4000

• 3000

• 1000

• 2000

What is the economic impact on workers if the Gramacho landfill closes?

• They will be relocated to a new site

• They will be offered training for new skills

• They will receive government compensation

• They will lose their jobs with no alternative

What is the current plan for relocating the workers from the Gramacho landfill?

• They will be offered early retirement

• They will be moved to a new landfill

• They will be given jobs in recycling plants

• No plan has been made yet