HOW THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY IS TURNING BANGLADESH TOXIC | EARTH STORIES

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This documentary plunges into the grim reality of Bangladesh's ship-scrapping industry, a sector that has turned the nation's coastlines into a toxic graveyard for aging freighters. The film starkly illustrates the perilous working conditions faced by locals in over 70 scrapping centers, where the drive for low costs supersedes safety and environmental regulations. With minimal oversight, accidents, fatalities, and the improper management of hazardous waste are disturbingly commonplace. 'Earth Stories' offers a vital, albeit bleak, perspective on the human and environmental toll of a global industry, urging viewers to confront the hidden costs behind the convenience of international trade.