Climate Activism and Personal Journey

Xiye Bastida shares her journey as a climate activist, inspired by her family and Greta Thunberg. She reflects on her personal connection to nature, the challenges of activism, and her vision for a sustainable future. Through organizing school strikes and advocating for climate justice, Xiye emphasizes the importance of collective action and resilience, drawing strength from her family's legacy of environmental stewardship.

What city does the narrator currently live in, and what has it become for them?

• Los Angeles; a place of entertainment

• San Francisco; a tech innovation center

• New York City; a hub for climate activism

• Chicago; a center for education

What change did the narrator bring to their high school's environmental club?

• Focused on planting trees

• Started a recycling program

• Organized beach clean-ups

• Shifted focus to political action

Who inspired the narrator to organize a school strike for climate?

• Al Gore

• Greta Thunberg

• Naomi Klein

• Bill McKibben

What was the narrator's role in the climate movement after the first global strike?

• A participant in local protests

• A writer for environmental blogs

• A speaker at local schools

• A main organizer for New York, the US, and the world

What does the narrator compare their year of activism to?

• A year of academic study

• A brief moment in history

• Their family's long-term struggles

• A lifetime of work

What does the narrator wish for in a sustainable future?

• To travel the world

• To return to hobbies like singing and dancing

• To become a full-time activist

• To start a new environmental club

What does the narrator identify as obstacles in teaching others about climate change?

• Lack of resources

• Greed, pride, and materialism

• Insufficient knowledge

• Limited time

What does the narrator thank Abuelita for teaching them?

• The significance of tradition

• The value of hard work

• The power of hope and optimism

• The importance of education

What does the narrator hope to show Abuelita upon returning to Mexico?

• Photos of their travels

• Climate legislation they helped pass

• New environmental technologies

• Their academic achievements

What does the narrator believe is necessary for a sustainable future?

• Increased recycling efforts

• A cultural shift in caring for the Earth

• More government funding

• More environmental clubs