VOICED : Kentucky residents sue distilleries over whiskey fungus

VOICED : Kentucky residents sue distilleries over whiskey fungus

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Business, Science, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the issue of black fungus caused by ethanol evaporation from bourbon distilleries in Kentucky. Locals, affected by the fungus, are suing the distilleries to control ethanol emissions. While distilleries argue that solutions are costly and threaten jobs, locals believe similar methods used in California could be applied. The video also highlights the cultural significance of distilleries in Kentucky and explores potential legal actions in Scotland.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main cause of the black fungus affecting local communities near distilleries?

Ethanol evaporation

Water pollution

Air pollution

Soil contamination

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is leading the class action lawsuit against the bourbon makers?

Michael Mills

David Brown

John Smith

Sarah Johnson

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of distilleries regarding the implementation of ethanol capture systems?

Environmental impact

Increased production costs

Legal complications

Threat to jobs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two main cultural symbols of Kentucky mentioned in the video?

Bourbon and basketball

Race horses and basketball

Race horses and bourbon

Bluegrass music and bourbon

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What future legal action is the lawyer considering beyond the current case?

Suing local cleaning companies

Filing claims against Scottish whiskey distilleries

Challenging environmental regulations

Expanding the lawsuit to other states