Lebanon's environmental disaster

The video discusses a massive landfill in Sidon, Lebanon, highlighting its environmental, health, and economic impacts. The landfill, a four-story high site, poses severe health risks to locals, causing diseases and cancer. It also affects the local economy, particularly the fishing industry, as waste fills the nets instead of fish. Political disagreements hinder effective solutions, though a new waste disposal center is planned to manage future waste, not the existing landfill.

What is the primary reason the poor visit the landfill site in Sidon?

• To find reusable items

• To conduct scientific research

• To enjoy the scenic view

• To protest against the government

What health issues are prevalent among Sidon's residents due to the landfill?

• Improved mental health

• Increased cases of diabetes

• Respiratory problems and infectious diseases

• Higher rates of obesity

How has the landfill affected the local fishing industry?

• No impact on fishing

• Increased fish population

• Nets are filled with waste instead of fish

• Improved water quality

What is the main reason for the political disagreements regarding the landfill?

• Technological limitations

• International pressure

• Different opinions on how to handle the landfill

• Lack of funding

What is the limitation of the new waste disposal center planned for Sidon?

• It will be too expensive to operate

• It will only process new waste

• It will not be environmentally friendly

• It will be located too far from the city