10 Corporations That Almost Destroyed The World

The video discusses ten corporations whose actions nearly led to global disasters. It covers nuclear safety violations, Monsanto's dioxin contamination, CFCs' role in ozone depletion, Atrazine's water pollution, the Fukushima disaster, climate change denial by oil companies, Teflon contamination, the decline in bee populations due to pesticides, and the risks of genetic engineering. Each section highlights the environmental and health impacts, corporate negligence, and the financial and legal repercussions faced by these companies.

What was the main issue at the Davis-Besse nuclear plant in Ohio?

• A corroded hole in the pressure vessel

• A cyber attack

• A fire outbreak

• A faulty cooling system

What harmful byproduct is associated with Monsanto's Roundup?

• Mercury

• Lead

• Dioxin

• Asbestos

What was the primary environmental impact of CFCs?

• Deforestation

• Ozone layer depletion

• Water pollution

• Soil erosion

Which pesticide is known to contaminate groundwater and is still widely used in the US?

• Atrazine

• Glyphosate

• DDT

• Paraquat

What was a major cause of the Fukushima nuclear disaster?

• A volcanic eruption

• A tsunami

• An earthquake

• A terrorist attack

What percentage of Americans have Teflon in their bloodstream?

• 98%

• 75%

• 50%

• 100%

What was the cause of the false alarm of incoming Soviet nukes in 1980?

• A human error

• A computer glitch

• A power outage

• A radar malfunction

What is the main threat to bee populations discussed in the video?

• Habitat loss

• Climate change

• Disease

• Pesticides

What was the intended purpose of the genetically engineered bacteria discussed in the video?

• To increase crop yield

• To produce ethanol from waste crops

• To enhance plant growth

• To reduce soil erosion

What was the potential risk of the genetically engineered bacteria if used globally?

• Air pollution

• Increased greenhouse gases

• Mass extinction of plant life

• Water contamination