Why Makeshift Oil Refineries in Syria Are A Ticking Time Bomb | Risky Business | Insider News

Thousands of backyard oil refineries are scattered across parts of Syria, and displaced residents rely on them for fuel to survive. But working inside these hellish facilities is dangerous – and it’s wreaking havoc on the environment. We went to al-Bab, Syria, to find out why these illegal oil refineries are here in the first place, and why they’re a necessary evil for the people living in Syria. 00:00 - Introduction | A ticking time bomb 01:13 - A safe haven in Syria 02:03 - Inside the refinery 02:47 - How crude oil becomes fuel 03:15 - Cleaning out the oil drums 04:35 - Injuries from the oil field 05:34 - Health and environmental costs 06:08 - History of the makeshift refineries 08:17 - Why oil is a lifeline here 08:56 - White Helmets: Responding to explosions 10:17 - No other options 11:46 - Ahmed’s horse stable 12:15 - Conclusion | Wishing for a liberated Syria MORE RISKY BUSINESS VIDEOS: How Toxic Limestone Kilns Are Slowly Killing Worker