CLEAN: Greenpeace back to Canada roots for 40th anniversary

The transcript discusses the origins and impact of Greenpeace, highlighting its early campaigns to protect whales and seals, and its use of media to raise global awareness. It emphasizes the visionary nature of Greenpeace's founders and the importance of acting urgently to address climate change. The text also honors the legacy of these founders and recounts the activism in Vancouver during the 1970s against nuclear weapons, underscoring Canada's role in environmental and human rights leadership.

What strategy did Greenpeace use to protect whales from being hunted?

• They organized a global protest.

• They created a legal petition.

• They placed themselves between the harpoons and the whales.

• They negotiated with the hunters.

Why was Vancouver a natural starting point for Greenpeace?

• The government provided funding.

• Canada's strong sense of wilderness and nature.

• It was the only place with media access.

• It had a large population of environmentalists.

What was one of the key messages Greenpeace founders wanted humanity to act on?

• Increasing urban development.

• Stopping ocean destruction and deforestation.

• Expanding agricultural lands.

• Promoting industrial growth.

What significant action did Vancouver citizens take in the 1970s?

• They rose up to halt nuclear weapons testing.

• They opposed environmental conservation.

• They supported nuclear weapons testing.

• They campaigned for more industrialization.

What is a current challenge mentioned in the video regarding environmental action?

• Excessive government intervention.

• Overpopulation in urban areas.

• Insufficient urgency in addressing climate change.

• Lack of awareness about climate change.