City/Transport
What are two main problems caused by cities?
Cities contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and rely on non-renewable resources, causing ecological degradation
define the main problem
Local food is good for the environment because it reduces the carbon footprint by minimizing transportation distances, supports sustainable farming practices, and helps preserve biodiversity and local ecosystems.
what are the 3 types of Youth Participation
political engagement, community work, socializing online
name a real life example of plastic waste
big plastic island in the pacific
What are the main types of green energy?
The main types of green energy are solar energy (from the sun), wind energy (from wind turbines), hydroelectric energy (from flowing water), geothermal energy (from the Earth's heat), and biomass energy (from organic materials).
What does “electromobility” mean?
Electromobility refers to the use of electric vehicles and renewable energy to reduce urban emissions.
Name 3 possible solutions
Togoodtogo, buying local(local farms), buying seasonal
What are examples of youth participation?
Fridays for future (protests), Spreading awareness through social media, volunteering,
what is an easy way to reduce plastic that you can do from home EXCEPT pick trash?
recycle your trash, avoid using single use plastic items, spread awareness
what challenges do developing countries face in adopting green energy?
can be expensive, lack of infrastructure, limited technology
Name 3 possible solutions
Electro-vehicles and renewable energy reduce urban emissions
green infrastructure
encouraging eco-friendly behaviours
Name one organization supporting local food
fair trade
What are the main barriers to youth participation?
underrepresentation, limited awareness, systemic barriers, Disillusionment
supposedly, how big is the plastic island in the pacific?
twice the size of Texas
Name 3 economic benefits of green energy
Green energy creates jobs in the renewable energy sector, reduces the cost of energy in the long term, and decreases the economic dependency on imported fossil fuels. It also helps stabilize energy prices and can lead to reduced healthcare costs due to cleaner air and water.
Why is transportation considered one of the biggest threats to the future?
Transportation produces significant greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to climate change and ecological degradation.
What difficulties does producing and promoting local food face?
Not all food is available all year, unpredicted weather event, high costs, market competition
how much percent of the youth is express concerns about climate change? (+/- 10%)
70%
how long does plastic take to decompose?
1000 years
how can green energy improve public health?
reduced air pollution, fewer health problems from water Pollution, fewer health costs, reduction in heat related illness
How does Lahti, Finland, serve as an example of a sustainable city?
Lahti focuses on carbon-neutrality, renewable energy, and circular economies as part of its sustainable development strategies.
How many kilograms of food are wasted per person each year on average worldwide? (+/- 5 kilograms)
74 kilograms per person
How many people attended Fridays for Future in 2019? (+/- 500k)
6 Million
how many seabirds are estimated to die every year because of plastic in the Ocean?
estimated are 1 million seabird deaths because of plastic in the ocean
What role do governments play in promoting green energy?
Governments promote green energy through policies such as subsidies, tax incentives, and regulations that encourage the development and use of renewable energy. They may also invest in infrastructure, fund research and development, and create renewable energy targets to transition to cleaner energy sources.