VOICED: Rubbish landfills causing a stink

The video discusses the recent protests around Mount Vesuvius National Park due to plans for a second landfill. Locals are upset about the environmental and health risks posed by illegal waste dumping. The crisis affects the local economy and public health, with rising cancer rates. Authorities have promised to conduct environmental tests and pause landfill plans, while the EU demands the dump be scrapped, increasing pressure on the Italian government.

What is the main reason for the protests around Mount Vesuvius National Park?

• The construction of a new tourist attraction

• Increased entry fees to the park

• Plans to build a second rubbish tip

• Closure of the park to the public

What laws are reportedly being violated by the authorities according to the locals?

• Laws regulating air pollution

• Laws protecting endangered species

• Laws against deforestation

• Laws forbidding waste dumping in protected areas

What environmental issue is caused by the current waste management practices?

• Water scarcity

• Toxins leaking into the soil

• Soil erosion

• Deforestation

Which health issues are reportedly on the rise due to the waste crisis?

• Heart diseases

• Diabetes

• Respiratory infections

• Various types of cancers

What action has the EU taken regarding the waste crisis?

• Imposed fines on the Italian government

• Called for the dump to be scrapped

• Offered financial aid for waste management

• Suggested relocation of the affected communities