Definitions
A discussion about climate change that centers human rights and proposes solutions by addressing social disparities.
What is Climate Justice?
The low supply and high demand of a limited resource.
Scarcity
Who are the least affected by climate change? (Countries)
Scandinavian nations (Norway, Sweden, Finland), Iceland, and Singapore due to climate policies, geographic, and economic advantages.
The name of Lady Gaga’s and Bruno Mars’ last song.
What is Die with A Smile?
Monetary compensation given to those who were hurt by lack of environmental regulations.
What is Environmental reparations?
What are droughts?
What age group is the most directly affected by climate change?
What is children? — Their health is likely to take a hit with the increasing temperatures, air quality, etc.
The mascot of one of our most beloved/hated rivals At UT.
Reveille.
Shifting away from energy systems that produce and emit carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The goal is to rely on renewable energy or alternative low-carbon energy sources.
What is decarbonization?
Unexpected/unregulated water or movement that destroys agricultural lands and infrastructure.
Floods and landslides.
Which countries are the most affected by climate change? (At least 2)
What is… Somalia, Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen, Chad, South Sudan, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Ethiopia
What is the biggest state in the US?
Alaska
Proposal that aims to create high-paying jobs and transition the USA to clean energy.
Green New Deal
Can severely injure marine animals and puts our health at risk. It is polluting our ocean.
Plastic Pollution
Often represent a high percentage in poor communities and often depend in rural work where they take care of supplying water and cooking. Who are they?
T or F. Dirty plastic can contaminate the recycling bin and make the entire lot unrecyclable.
What is True!
Unequal impact to specific racial/social groups — often those who are at more risk of being victims of climate change are the least involved/responsible for it.
What is the relationship between social justice and climate justice?
Despite the benefits, ___ can cause multiple health risks and diminish the quality in air, water, etc. The affected are mostly those close to the place where this activity is performed.
What is mining?
Class divide often allows the rich to pay their way out of the consequences of climate change, while the poor cannot.
What is climate apartheid?
How many bones do babies have in their body?
What is 270?