Sustainable Cities and Environmental Goals

The video discusses the importance of sustainability and highlights the efforts of various cities worldwide to become more eco-friendly. It covers Berlin's green spaces, Vancouver's carbon tax, Ljubljana's waste management, Amsterdam's CO2 reduction, Bristol's recycling, Oslo's EV adoption, Stockholm's fossil-fuel reduction, Helsinki's eco-friendly tourism, Zurich's renewable energy, and Copenhagen's CO2-neutral goals. The video concludes with a call to action for individuals to promote sustainability in their communities.

What is the primary goal of sustainability?

• To increase economic growth at any cost

• To focus solely on environmental conservation

• To prioritize technological advancements

• To meet present needs without compromising future generations

Which city is known for having over 30% of its area covered in green spaces?

• Amsterdam

• Ljubljana

• Berlin

• Vancouver

What innovative policy did Vancouver implement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

• A carbon tax

• A ban on all vehicles

• Mandatory solar panels on all buildings

• Subsidies for electric cars

What is a key feature of Ljubljana's waste management system?

• Mandatory composting in all households

• 100% recycling rate

• Complete ban on plastic

• 80% less waste to landfill since 2008

What certification do over half of Amsterdam's hotels have?

• Eco-Friendly certification

• Energy Star certification

• LEED certification

• Green Key certification

Which city was the first British city to be named European Green Capital?

• Manchester

• Edinburgh

• London

• Bristol

What is Oslo's target year to achieve carbon neutrality?

• 2030

• 2025

• 2040

• 2050

What is Stockholm's goal regarding fossil fuels by 2040?

• To maintain current fossil fuel usage levels

• To reduce fossil fuel usage by 50%

• To completely eliminate fossil fuel usage

• To increase fossil fuel usage

What percentage of Zurich's electricity comes from renewable sources?

• 50%

• 60%

• 80%

• 70%

What is Copenhagen's ambitious goal by 2025?

• To host the Olympics

• To eliminate all cars

• To double its population

• To become the first CO2-neutral city