Creating Jobs and Solving Climate Change

The speaker, a former Governor of Michigan, discusses the challenges of creating jobs in a global economy and addressing climate change without a national energy policy. Using the case of Greenville, Michigan, where a major employer left for Mexico, the speaker highlights the economic impact of job loss. The talk proposes a solution inspired by the Race to the Top education initiative, suggesting a competition among states to create clean energy jobs. The speaker calls for action, urging collaboration between the private sector and state governors to foster innovation and job creation.

What is the primary challenge the speaker identifies for Michigan and other states?

• Creating good jobs in a global economy

• Reducing crime rates

• Improving healthcare

• Enhancing education systems

What was the major employer in Greenville, Michigan, that decided to relocate?

• A software company

• A textile mill

• A refrigerator factory

• A car manufacturing plant

Why did Electrolux decide to move its operations to Mexico?

• Tax incentives

• Lower wages

• Higher skilled labor

• Better infrastructure

What is the second enigma the speaker mentions?

• Improving public transportation

• Solving global climate change

• Enhancing digital infrastructure

• Reducing national debt

What initiative does the speaker reference as a successful example of policy change?

• The Recovery Act

• Affordable Care Act

• The Green New Deal

• Race to the Top for education

What is the proposed goal for clean energy by 2030?

• 80% clean energy

• 70% clean energy

• 60% clean energy

• 50% clean energy

Which state is suggested to lead in producing wind energy?

• Iowa

• Florida

• New York

• California

What is the speaker's suggestion to overcome congressional gridlock?

• Reduce federal spending

• Increase taxes

• Create a private sector challenge

• Implement stricter regulations

What does the speaker suggest every region of the country has?

• A unique cultural heritage

• A high unemployment rate

• A need for federal assistance

• A potential for clean energy development

What is the speaker's final call to action?

• To create a national energy strategy from the bottom up

• To increase military spending

• To focus on international trade

• To wait for Congress to act