TED: Community investment is the missing piece of climate action | Dawn Lippert

TED: Community investment is the missing piece of climate action | Dawn Lippert

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Business, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The speaker discusses their journey from working with the Department of Energy to moving to Hawaii to address climate change through community-focused clean energy solutions. They highlight the founding of Elemental, a nonprofit investment platform, and emphasize the importance of balancing technology and community investments. Case studies in concrete and water demonstrate successful integration of technology and community efforts. The speaker calls for a holistic approach to climate solutions, stressing the need for local action and community involvement.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main lesson the speaker learned from their mentor, Maurice Kya?

To prioritize government policies over community needs

To invest only in large-scale projects

To focus solely on technology development

To bring decision-making closer to affected communities

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of the nonprofit Elemental founded by the speaker?

To develop new government policies

To focus on international projects only

To balance technology and community investment

To invest in fossil fuel technologies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is meant by 'community investment' according to the speaker?

Prioritizing technology over community needs

Focusing on international markets

Investing in local government, nonprofits, and education

Investing in startups only

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the speaker's project in concrete help address climate change?

By using concrete only in Hawaii

By introducing captured carbon dioxide into concrete

By eliminating the need for concrete in construction

By reducing the use of concrete

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge is highlighted when bridging startups and community organizations?

They speak very different languages and require bridging

They have similar goals and methods

They both focus on technology investment

They do not require any financial support

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to involve indigenous communities in climate projects?

To provide free advice

To honor their expertise and involve them in co-creation

To avoid any legal issues

To ensure projects are completed faster

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker emphasize as crucial for global climate progress?

International policies

Local action and community involvement

Exclusive reliance on technology

Government-only initiatives

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