Climate Change
What does GHG stand for?
Greenhouse Gases
Did you know that a hundred years ago, about half of Canada’s population worked on farms and that today, that number is less than _?
a) 5%
b) 2%
c) 12%
d) 26%
2%!
Skipping meals and sometimes not eating an entire day, is an example of common experience for food insecurity?
a) True
b) False
TRUE! :(
It’s too big of a problem, and it’s too late to do anything.
MYTH!
Why?
Which country currently emits the largest amount of greenhouse gases?
a) India
b) U.S.A.
c) U.K.
d) China
China!
Fun Fact: The Coronavirus has temporarily reduced China’s C02 emissions by a quarter.
If antibiotic residues are found in a batch of milk at the processing plant, then
a) the entire batch would be discarded
b) the contaminated milk traced back to the offending farm
c) Fines for milk that contains contaminants are severe and would have to be paid
d) All of the above
e) A and B
A and B!
Food insecurity refers to the state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable and nutritious food. What percentage of McMaster students experience some degree of food insecurity?
a) 12%
b) 39%
c) 44%
d) 51%
51%
Global warming is accelerated by the reduction of global snow and ice cover?
REALITY!
Why?
This facet of sustainability focuses on water, air, soil health, and the efficient use of resources.
Environmental Sustainability
What are the requirements for a cow to be called “Alberta Beef”?
a) The cow must be born and bred in Alberta
b) The beef must be produced in Alberta
c) The cow has to live three months in Alberta to be called Alberta beef
d) The cow must be fed corn from Alberta
The cow has to live three months in Alberta to be called "Alberta beef"
What is the biggest contributing factor to Food Insecurity on Campus?
a) Food Costs
b) Time constraints to prepare food
c) Lack of healthy options and diversity
d) Inadequate financial support
Food Costs (51%)
Time constraints to prepare food (43%), Lack of Healthy options and diversity (40%), Inadequate financial support (29%)
Environmental health and Nutritional health are at odds with each other.
REALITY!
Why?
How many human deaths per year does the World Health Organization attribute to climate change?
a) 150,000
b) 1,500,000
c) 10,500
d) 1,500
150,000
These are deaths based on extreme weather events like droughts, and heatwaves, decreasing food production and increasing the spread of vector-borne diseases like malaria.
The demand for organic food in Canada has been growing by almost 14% per year for over 10 years. Generally, food that is produced “organically” in Canada involves:
a) Naturally derived pesticides
b) Regulations for animal welfare
c) Growth hormones
d) All of the above
Regulations for animal welfare!
What aspect of a student's life is most impacted by food insecurity?
a) Physical Health
b) Mental Health
c) Social Life
d) Grades
Physical Health --> 44%
Mental Health (42%), Social Life (27%), Grades (23%)
Any product with the recycling symbol on it is recyclable.
MYTH!
Why?
What is the biggest reason for the declining beef consumption rate in Canada?
a) Financial
b) Health and Food Safety
c) Environmental
d) Ethical Reasons
Financial --> 62%
Health and Food Safety (43%), Environmental (24%), Ethical Reasons (22%)
What is the largest use of antibiotics in North America?
a) Treat infections
b) Make animals grow faster
c) Control weeds and pests
d) Make animals grow bigger
Make animals grow faster!
90% of all antibiotics are administered for this reason
On-campus services like the Food Collective Centre and NoLunchMoney provide support through various programmings (ex. Community Kitchen workshops, Good Food Box, etc.). What percentage of students utilize these on-campus services?
a) 13%
b) 24%
c) 36%
d) 55%
24%!
‘Sustainable’’ is a synonym for ‘green’!
MYTH!
Why?