Paying The Price After Winning Millions From Shell

Paying The Price After Winning Millions From Shell

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The video discusses the impact of oil spills in Bodo, Nigeria, caused by Shell pipelines. The spills devastated the environment and the community's livelihood. In 2012, Bodo won a legal battle against Shell, receiving £55 million in compensation. The money was shared equally among residents, but many still face challenges due to corruption and insufficient funds. Neighboring communities are also affected, and concerns remain about the effectiveness of cleanup efforts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary livelihood of the Bodo community before the oil spills?

Fishing and farming

Mining

Tourism

Manufacturing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Bodo community's legal battle against Shell?

The case was dismissed

Shell was banned from Ogoniland

They received a compensation of £55 million

They lost the case

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Bodo community decide to distribute the compensation money?

Invest in community projects

Share equally among all residents

Donate to charity

Save for future generations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major concern for the Bodo community regarding the use of compensation money?

Corruption among leaders

High taxes

Lack of skilled workers

Insufficient funds

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the neighboring community of Gooey planning to do with any compensation they might receive?

Share it equally among residents

Donate to international charities

Invest in infrastructure and services

Use it for legal fees

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant challenge in restoring the environment in Ogoniland?

Insufficient workforce

Lack of technology

Unfavorable weather conditions

Mismanagement of cleanup funds

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the skepticism surrounding the cleanup funds for Bodo?

Funds will be lost to corruption

Funds will be used for other projects

Funds will be returned to Shell

Funds will be invested in tourism