CLEAN : UN special rapporteur on indigenous rights wraps up US trip

The video discusses the challenges faced by indigenous peoples in the U.S. due to extractive industry projects. It highlights the lack of consideration for future impacts on their lands, with a focus on the Dakota Access pipeline and its significant implications. The video also covers the health impacts of extraction activities, exemplified by the Gold King mine disaster.

What is a major concern for indigenous peoples regarding extractive industry projects?

• Increased tourism

• Lack of consideration for future impacts

• Lack of employment opportunities

• Improved infrastructure

What was a significant issue with the Dakota Access pipeline construction?

• It improved local transportation

• It was too expensive

• It lacked an environmental impact statement

• It created too many jobs

Which event exemplifies the health impacts of extraction on indigenous communities?

• The construction of a new highway

• The Gold King mine disaster

• The opening of a new shopping mall

• The building of a new school

How far did the contamination from the Gold King mine disaster travel?

• 200 miles

• 100 miles

• 50 miles

• 10 miles

What was the impact of the Gold King mine disaster on the Navajo Nation?

• It improved water quality

• It caused water contamination

• It increased tourism

• It led to economic growth