VOICED : Romanians take to streets to block gold

VOICED : Romanians take to streets to block gold

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Social Studies, History, Business

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses the protests against the Rosia Montana gold mine in Romania, highlighting the government's controversial support for the project. It covers the legal concerns raised by the creation of special laws favoring the Canadian company Gabriel Resources, which plans to use large amounts of cyanide for gold extraction. The environmental and social impacts, including job creation and potential pollution, are debated. The public's reaction is strong, with accusations of government duplicity, and the Prime Minister's suggestion to drop the project is pending a parliamentary decision.

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