Energy Challenges and Solutions in Africa

The video discusses Africa's energy needs, focusing on Ghana's proposed coal plant and the environmental and economic concerns it raised. Chibeze Ezekiel narrates the successful community-led campaign against the coal plant, emphasizing the importance of renewable energy. The video highlights the role of local communities in decision-making and the potential for Africa to develop sustainably without coal.

What was the main energy project proposed in Ghana in 2013?

• A solar power plant

• A wind farm

• A coal plant

• A hydroelectric dam

Why did some people support the construction of the coal plant in Ghana?

• It would decrease energy costs

• It was a renewable energy source

• It promised job creation and economic growth

• It would reduce pollution

What environmental risks were associated with the coal plant?

• Noise pollution

• Deforestation

• Water pollution and health hazards

• Increased solar radiation

What strategy did the community use to oppose the coal plant?

• Legal action

• Petitions

• Public protests

• The submarine approach

What was a key factor in the community's successful opposition to the coal plant?

• Government support

• International pressure

• Community awareness and involvement

• Financial incentives

What was the outcome of the campaign against the coal plant?

• The coal plant was built

• The coal plant was relocated

• The coal plant project was canceled

• The coal plant was converted to a gas plant

What did the Ghanaian government release in 2019?

• A fossil fuel expansion plan

• A nuclear energy strategy

• A renewable energy master plan

• A new coal plant proposal

What is a potential benefit of renewable energy development in Ghana by 2030?

• Higher energy costs

• Creation of over 200,000 jobs

• Decreased energy availability

• Increased coal imports

What is a key lesson from the resistance against coal plants?

• Renewable energy is too expensive

• Coal plants have no environmental impact

• Community involvement is crucial

• Coal is the only viable energy source

What is the relationship between development and clean air according to the speaker?

• They must coexist

• They are mutually exclusive

• Development always harms air quality

• Clean air is not important for development