Discuss in 5 sentences why you believe that, like Thurnberg points out, if climate change and its effects are SO important we don’t discuss practices that contribute to our current conditions?

1) The Disarming Case to Act Right Now on Climate Change
use this link to answer questions below https://www.ted.com/talks/greta_thunberg_the_disarming_case_to_act_right_now_on_climate_change

b) Discuss in 5 sentences why you believe that, like Thurnberg points out, if climate change and its effects are SO important we don’t discuss practices that contribute to our current conditions?

c) The extinction rate is out of control. Why does this matter to our survival? (3 sentences)

d) What do you believe is meant by the term climate justice? (at least 5 sentences and you may include examples in the response)

f) Think about the profound statement that “I only speak when I think it is necessary.” After listening to this talk, discuss in 3 sentences why you believe Thunberg chooses to discuss climate change
5. The Most Important Thing you can do to Fight Climate Change: Talk About It
use this link https://www.ted.com/talks/katharine_hayhoe_the_most_important_thing_you_can_do_to_fight_climate_change_talk_about_it
a) Discuss in 3 sentences the fact that climate change has become politicized.
b) What are the benefits of politicizing climate change? What are the consequences?
d) Discuss ways that climate change could be connected to health and poverty. 3 sentences

7) Legislative Change in the United States
What are the major differences between an Executive Order and a congressionally organized legislative effort when it comes to effecting true change for the long term. (3-5 sentences)

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