TED: Let's prepare for our new climate | Vicki Arroyo

The video discusses the vulnerability of New Orleans and the global impact of climate change, highlighting the unequal effects on different communities. It provides examples of adaptation strategies for storms, floods, heat, drought, and rising sea levels. The talk emphasizes the importance of proactive planning and adaptation, urging individuals and governments to take action to mitigate the effects of climate change.

What was one of the major impacts of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans?

• Economic boom

• Improved infrastructure

• Increased tourism

• Loss of homes and lives

Which group was identified as particularly vulnerable during climate change events in New Orleans?

• Young professionals

• Tourists

• Business owners

• Elderly and female-headed households

What is a potential consequence of climate change on global security?

• More international cooperation

• Decreased military spending

• Climate change as a threat multiplier

• Increased peace treaties

What adaptation strategy was used in New Orleans to combat storm surges?

• Building underground bunkers

• Raising infrastructure like the I-10 twin spans

• Reducing population density

• Planting more trees

What role do satellites and warning systems play in flood-prone areas?

• They save lives by providing early warnings

• They have no impact

• They increase the risk of floods

• They are used for entertainment

What is one way Chicago addressed the urban heat island effect?

• Creating cool white or vegetated green roofs

• Reducing public transport

• Building more skyscrapers

• Increasing car usage

What is a benefit of providing insurance to farmers in drought-prone areas?

• It reduces crop yield

• It discourages investment

• It provides stability and encourages investment

• It increases the cost of farming

How does San Francisco plan to address the challenges posed by rising sea levels?

• By increasing tourism

• By building higher skyscrapers

• By relocating the city

• By retrofitting water and sewage systems

What is one challenge airports face due to rising sea levels?

• Improved flight safety

• Increased flight frequency

• More runway space needed for takeoff

• Decreased passenger numbers

What is the concept of 'stationarity' in planning for climate change?

• Ignoring past data

• Relying on past data to predict future conditions

• Focusing only on current conditions

• Using random data for predictions