Injunction granted against climate protesters who blocked the M25 Motorway in the UK

Injunction granted against climate protesters who blocked the M25 Motorway in the UK

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, Other, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses climate activists' determination to continue protests despite legal injunctions, emphasizing the importance of climate action over personal consequences. It highlights the tension between the right to protest and public disruption, referencing past movements like Extinction Rebellion. The urgency of climate action is underscored as the upcoming climate summit in Glasgow approaches.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What legal action has been taken against the climate activists?

Their protests have been ignored.

They have been fined.

An injunction has been issued.

They have been given community service.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason the activists are protesting?

To demand better home insulation.

To disrupt the government.

To gain media attention.

To support a political party.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the activists justify disrupting the public?

They believe it is the only way to get attention.

They want to punish the public.

They are unaware of the disruption.

They think the system is harmful and needs change.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical event is mentioned as a hallmark of climate activism?

The Kyoto Protocol.

The Extinction Rebellion protests in 2019.

The Paris Climate Agreement.

The Greenpeace flotilla on the Thames.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is expected to happen as the climate summit in Glasgow approaches?

Protests will decrease.

Calls for action will become more urgent.

The government will ignore the activists.

The activists will stop their protests.