. >> northern poland. this is a picturesque land forms, rolling hills, and pristine forests. the people of fish the independent and proud of their home. some are worried. borland has found itself caught in a global hunt for natural resources. the region around the city is rich in underground gas and energy companies want to drill for it. to do so that have to use a controversial method known as a hydraulic fracturing. in the u.s., this has been linked to a host of social and mental problems. these polish communities have heard the horror stories and don't want this in their backyard. the industry disputes such consent. >> we allow them to go and speak for us. we allow them to speak based on misinformation. >> this is growing globally, into the u.s., into europe, and the world beyond. some countries have imposed a moratorium. others, including poland, have in place to it with over 100 concessions awarded. with overbraced it, 100 concessions at. this is an organic farmer. his farm sits on a gas hot spot. he is worried about the impact on water sources in the region, particularl

reporter: northern poland, a rustic region of fresh water lakes, forests and villages and thousands of of feet below the surface a potential fortune in natural gas trapped in shell rock. energy companies are already drilling here. using hydraulic fracturing or fracking, controversial method of gas extraction imported from the united states. >> we believe that there's the capacity technologically to extract that gas in a way that is entirely safe. what we want to do is to be able to share our expertise and technology with poland. >> reporter: since 2010 a u.s. state department initiative has quietly promoted the development of shale gas resources in countries like poland. exploration drilling sites like this one offer the promise of a shale gas boom in poland. but many residents who live near the drilling site feel that the gas companies and their government have left them out of the decisions that could kreushly impact their way of life. >> we live in a small rural community. behind us there is a new investment. a gas rig. >> reporter: last june the unexpected arrival of drilling opera

and small steps -- invasive species in northern germany. when poland became a member of the e you almost 10 years ago, hundreds

and small steps -- invasive species in northern germany. when poland became a member of the e you almost 10 years ago, hundreds of thousands of polish instantly migrated to britain. the economy in the u.k. was booming at the time, and the british government, unlike many other eu states, welcomed migratory workers with open arms. today, polish is one of the most widely spoken languages in britain after english. in times of prosperity, all was well, but now that jobs are becoming scarce, that is changing. many british blame their country's problems on the migrants who come from countries in the east of the eu, and poland is just one of them. >> when he first came to london last summer, it was love at first sight. he had actually only come to visit friends, but he ended up staying. he fell in love with the colorful houses in their chimneys. he associates them with harry potter, and he draws them in his spare time. >> i like the diversity here. every chimney is different. every door is colorful. and then there is a tolerance -- people smile at you on the s

and small steps -- invasive species in northern germany. when poland became a member of the e you almost 10 years ago, hundreds of thousands of polish instantly migrated to britain. the economy in the u.k. was booming at the time, and the british government, unlike many other eu states, welcomed migratory workers with open arms. today, polish is one of the most widely spoken languages in britain after english. in times of prosperity, all was well, but now that jobs are becoming scarce, that is changing. many british blame their country's problems on the migrants who come from countries in the east of the eu, and poland is just one of them. >> when he first came to london last summer, it was love at first sight. he had actually only come to visit friends, but he ended up staying. he fell in love with the colorful houses in their chimneys. he associates them with harry potter, and he draws them in his spare time. >> i like the diversity here. every chimney is different. every door is colorful. and then there is a tolerance -- people smile at you on the s

we have showers and thunderstorms all the way from northern liberia, france, and through poland.his should settle down by the weekend, but for the time being it will be windy across much of italy. and up towards the northwest as well. a series of lows coming through parts of the uk, snow in the mountains of nor way there. temperatures ideally improving. 19 in madrid, 18 in paris, and down in athens it is 31. it is a fairly middle 13 for you in warsaw. i'll leave you now with your extended forecast. >>> shoppers at a department store in osaka here in japan are enjoying service with an electronic smile. the robot is named minami. she responds to customers using ten set phrases. her creator says she has huge potential. >> i think she could be part of robot systems that help people in nursing care or as receptionists or as security guards. >> she will be greating shoppers through the 12th of this month. i hope there is never a day when minami takes over my job. stay tuned for more here on nhk world. i'm james tengan. thanks for watching. ♪ >>> "design talks." >> folding a single shee

turkey, poland. northern european countries are in there as well.y, sweden, denmark have good size underground economies. canada comes in at about 12%. the u.s. is at the bottom. this is printed in business week. there is a $400 billion tax gap from last year that the professor was talking about a little bit earlier. there is $1 trillion early -- $1 trillion in cash in circulation. 10 million people in the u.s. do not use banks. this next call comes from larry texas.pus christi, please go ahead with your question or comment. caller: i wonder if you have considered this factor. all of these workers do not have health care. the freethrust into health care system, or whatever you would call it. i have a hernia. i was working a cash a job and i got a hernia. they are not going to pay for your surgery. that becomes an extra burden on taxpayers, real tax payers. also, i am wondering if these employers are held accountable for worker injuries. there has to be a huge drain on the health care system. , were you entire to hear the entire call? guest: i am not

and small steps -- invasive species in northern germany. when poland became a member of the e you almost 10 years ago, hundreds of thousands of polish instantly migrated to britain.