VOICED: Toneladas de basura en Guanabara

The video discusses the severe pollution in Guanabara Bay, Brazil, highlighting its impact on the environment and local communities. Despite significant financial investments in clean-up efforts since the 1992 Earth Summit, the bay remains heavily polluted due to mismanagement and ineffective policies. The video provides current statistics on waste discharge and treatment, emphasizing the ongoing challenges in addressing this environmental crisis.

What is one of the main environmental issues affecting Guanabara Bay?

• Air pollution

• Deforestation

• Overfishing

• Accumulation of waste and sewage

How does the discharge of wastewater affect the beaches in Guanabara Bay?

• It increases fish population

• It improves water clarity

• It leads to the growth of cyanobacteria

• It causes erosion

What was the purpose of the program launched during the Rio 92 Earth Summit?

• To increase fishing activities

• To build new infrastructure

• To clean up Guanabara Bay

• To promote tourism

Which organizations funded the cleanup program for Guanabara Bay?

• Greenpeace and WWF

• Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo and the Japan International Cooperation Agency

• UNESCO and WHO

• World Bank and IMF

What percentage of sewage is treated before being discharged into Guanabara Bay?

• 50%

• 100%

• 75%

• 33%