TED: Unions for climate action! | Payton M. Wilkins
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Business, Biology, Social Studies
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11th Grade - University
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major challenge faced by communities when coal mines shut down?
Increase in air pollution
Rise in coal prices
Decrease in renewable energy sources
Loss of jobs and economic stability
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do unions contribute to the balance between environmental goals and workers' rights?
By ignoring climate change issues
By focusing solely on economic growth
By opposing all environmental policies
By advocating for workers' rights and justice
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which historical event involved a union strike that led to the recognition of workers' demands in Memphis?
The financial crisis of 2008
The end of apartheid in South Africa
The transition to wind energy in Denmark
The sanitation workers' strike in 1968
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the outcome of the Congress of South African Trade Unionists' actions in 1985?
Increased coal production
Closure of wind energy companies
End of apartheid
Introduction of new taxes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main goal of collaboration between climate advocates and unions?
To increase coal mining
To reduce renewable energy sources
To secure federal support for retraining workers
To eliminate all unions
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is emphasized as crucial for a successful transition to a green economy?
Eliminating all traditional jobs
Focusing only on profitability
Deep listening and dialogue
Ignoring workers' fears and desires
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the speaker hope unions will secure to aid in the transition to a green economy?
Complete shutdown of unions
More coal mining permits
Federal dollars for retraining
Higher taxes on renewable energy
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