VOICED : Philippines turns trash into clean energy

The video discusses the impact of methane on climate change and highlights a project in the Philippines that captures methane from landfills to generate electricity. This project, supported by the UN, helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provides free electricity to local communities. However, critics argue that such projects may encourage more waste production. The video emphasizes the need for waste segregation to address methane generation effectively.

What is the primary environmental concern associated with decomposing rubbish?

• It produces carbon dioxide.

• It generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

• It releases oxygen into the atmosphere.

• It creates water vapor.

How do European companies contribute to the methane capture project in the Philippines?

• By supplying the landfill with waste.

• By offsetting their emissions through funding.

• By purchasing the electricity generated.

• By providing technical expertise.

What benefit do local residents experience from the methane capture project?

• Free transportation services.

• Reduced electricity bills.

• Access to clean drinking water.

• Free internet access.

What is a major criticism of the landfill power plant according to Greenpeace?

• It does not produce enough electricity.

• It harms local wildlife.

• It is too expensive to maintain.

• It encourages more waste dumping.

What solution is suggested to effectively address methane generation from waste?

• Increasing the use of fossil fuels.

• Importing waste from other countries.

• Building more landfill power plants.

• Implementing waste segregation at the household level.