E-waste & Europe's dumping ground 

E-waste & Europe's dumping ground 

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Business, Biology

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The video discusses the global issue of electronic waste, highlighting its health and economic impacts. It focuses on Ghana, where much of Europe's e-waste ends up, and features artist Ibrahim Mohammed's work on the subject. The video critiques the roles of consumers and corporations in waste generation and emphasizes the need for systemic change. It concludes with a hopeful outlook on future solutions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the major health risks associated with the extraction of materials from e-waste?

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart disease

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country is highlighted as a major recipient of e-waste from the EU?

India

China

Ghana

Brazil

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of Ibrahim Mohammed's artwork?

The beauty of nature

The evolution of art

The impact of e-waste

The history of technology

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does the responsibility for waste management primarily lie with, according to the transcript?

Environmental activists

Retailers

Consumers

Manufacturers and legislators

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is suggested as a necessary transition for reducing waste?

Using growing materials

Expanding industrial scale

Relying on fossil fuels

Increasing consumer purchases