P2U2 13 Civil society efforts - stop climate change

What was Greenpeace's campaign against Shell Oil about?

• Protesting against Shell's drilling in the Arctic and targeting Lego for using plastic made from Shell oil.

• Supporting Shell's oil drilling initiatives in the Arctic.

• Promoting renewable energy sources to replace fossil fuels.

• Campaigning for Shell to increase its oil production in the Arctic.

What are some criticisms of Greenpeace?

• Greenpeace's anti-nuclear energy stance has led to the cancellation of nuclear power stations, replaced by fossil fuel-based energy.

• Greenpeace supports the use of fossil fuels in energy production.

• Greenpeace has been praised for its efforts in promoting nuclear energy.

• Greenpeace has no significant impact on climate change.

What is Greenpeace Canada's stance on oil drilling in the Arctic?

• Greenpeace Canada supports oil drilling in the Arctic.

• Greenpeace Canada is neutral on oil drilling in the Arctic.

• Greenpeace Canada protests against oil drilling in Alaska's Arctic.

• Greenpeace Canada has no opinion on oil drilling in the Arctic.

Which environmental groups are highlighted in the case study on Canada?

• Greenpeace (Canada) and Indigenous Climate Action

• World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

• Sierra Club

• Friends of the Earth

What is the role of civil society in addressing climate change?

• Civil society organizations primarily focus on profit generation.

• Civil society organizations work for the good of people and the environment, distinct from government and for-profit businesses.

• Civil society organizations are responsible for enforcing government policies.

• Civil society organizations only address local environmental issues.

What are some corporate strategies to address climate change in Canada?

• Carbon sequestration in oil sands, promoting electric vehicles with free charging stations, carbon taxes for air travel, and waste management by treating organic waste to produce compost.

• Implementing a nationwide ban on all fossil fuels and promoting only renewable energy sources.

• Investing in nuclear power plants and reducing subsidies for solar energy.

• Encouraging the use of single-use plastics and increasing coal production.