Exploring the Impact of Climate Change on Isle de Jean Charles

The video explores the challenges faced by the Isle de Jean Charles in Southern Louisiana due to environmental changes like rising seas and hurricanes. Residents Edison Dardar and Chris Brunet share personal stories about the island's history, the impact of oil drilling, and the increasing frequency of storms. Despite the adversities, the community shows resilience and a strong connection to their home. The video highlights the lack of protective measures and the uncertain future of the island.

What are the main factors contributing to the land slipping away on Isle de Jean Charles?

• Deforestation and urbanization

• Agricultural activities and mining

• Tourism and fishing

• Rising seas, oil drilling, and storms

What activity did Edison Dardar mention he still does since he was ten years old?

• Catching shrimp

• Fishing for crabs

• Gardening

• Playing in the trees

What significant change occurred in the 1970s that affected the island?

• Development of a new town

• Construction of a pipeline

• Introduction of new species

• Establishment of a national park

How many houses were there on the island when Edison was young?

• 400-450

• 250-300

• 100-150

• 50-100

What did Chris Brunet's grandfather tend before his parents' house was built?

• A grocery store

• A garden

• A shrimp farm

• A fishing boat

What natural events did Chris Brunet mention that occurred close together?

• Maria and Florence

• Andrew and Irma

• Sandy and Harvey

• Katrina and Rita

What is the main challenge for residents living on the island according to Chris Brunet?

• Limited transportation

• Frequent storms

• Scarcity of food

• Lack of fresh water

What does Chris Brunet say about the island after a hurricane?

• It becomes a desert

• It looks like a lake

• It becomes a mountain

• It turns into a forest

What is the sentiment of the community towards leaving the island after hurricanes?

• They prefer to stay

• They are eager to leave

• They are forced to leave

• They are indifferent

What is the current stance of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the protection of the island?

• They have studied the risks but have no plans to build a levee system

• They have plans to build a levee system

• They have built a levee system

• They have ignored the risks