VOICED : Fight to save Italy steelworks where cancer trumps starving

VOICED : Fight to save Italy steelworks where cancer trumps starving

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10th Grade - University

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The transcript discusses the impact of a steel factory in southern Italy on local health and the environment. Vincenzo, a former worker, shares his personal story of illness linked to the factory's pollution. The factory, a major employer, faces criticism for causing health issues and environmental damage. Legal actions have been taken against its owners, and efforts are underway to clean up the region. The government has promised financial support for industrial and environmental improvements, but challenges remain as the factory struggles financially.

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What health condition did the individual mentioned in the text develop?

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What percentage increase in child tumors is reported in the area compared to the rest of the region?

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What was the jobless rate in the area mentioned in the text?

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What environmental disaster cost is mentioned in the text?

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What amount has Matteo Renzi's government promised for an industrial makeover?

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