VOICED: Rubbish landfills causing a stink

The video discusses the recent protests around Mount Vesuvius National Park due to plans for a second landfill. Locals are upset about the environmental and health risks posed by illegal waste dumping. The crisis affects the local economy and public health, with rising cancer rates. Authorities have promised to conduct environmental tests and pause landfill plans, while the EU demands the dump be scrapped, increasing pressure on the Italian government.

What are the main reasons for the protests in the communities around Mount Vesuvius National Park?

How do local environmentalists describe the conditions of the rubbish tip?

What impact could the waste crisis have on the local economy according to the text?

What health concerns are being raised by local doctors regarding the waste crisis?

What actions have the authorities pledged to take in response to the protests?