Environmental Initiatives in Adelaide

Maggie Hein, manager of City Development at Adelaide Enfield, discusses the council's efforts to support environmental sustainability. The council has allocated $2.4 million for community action and business incentives to improve environmental performance. Initiatives include increasing tree canopy and native vegetation to cool the city and enhance biodiversity. The community is encouraged to participate in local environmental groups and activities to make a positive impact.

Who is Maggie Hein?

• A local business owner

• Manager of City Development at Adelaide

• A climate change activist

• A park ranger

What natural features are highlighted in Adelaide?

• Urban skyscrapers

• Deserts and mountains

• Coastal areas, wetlands, and hills

• Industrial zones

What is the council's recent focus regarding the environment?

• Reducing public transport

• Increasing industrial output

• Supporting community action for environmental protection

• Building more roads

How much additional funding has the council allocated for community action?

• 1 million dollars

• 2.4 million dollars

• 5 million dollars

• 10 million dollars

What is the purpose of the green business incentive scheme?

• To increase taxes on businesses

• To partner with businesses for sustainability

• To promote tourism

• To build more shopping centers

What does 'greening the city' involve?

• Building more skyscrapers

• Constructing more parking lots

• Increasing tree canopy and native vegetation

• Expanding highways

How can individuals contribute to greening the city?

• By using more plastic

• By planting trees in their backyard

• By cutting down trees

• By driving more cars

What is the best way to make local environmental changes?

• Joining an environmental group

• Ignoring environmental issues

• Moving to another city

• Complaining on social media

Where can you find information about environmental groups in Adelaide?

• On the council's website

• In the local newspaper

• At the shopping mall

• On television

What benefit does engaging with nature in Adelaide offer?

• Learning something new

• Getting bored

• Feeling isolated

• Spending more money