Transitioning to a Fossil Fuel-Free Society

The video discusses the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, using Costa Rica as a model. It highlights Costa Rica's achievements in renewable energy and historical decisions that have shaped its development. The speaker emphasizes the need for clean transportation and transformational change, urging citizen engagement to achieve a fossil-free future.

What is the main challenge discussed in the introduction of the video?

• Increasing fossil fuel consumption

• Building a society without fossil fuels

• Developing new fossil fuel technologies

• Building a society with more fossil fuels

What significant decision did Costa Rica make in 1948?

• To reduce education funding

• To invest in fossil fuels

• To abolish its army

• To increase military spending

How did Costa Rica's decision to abolish the army impact its society?

• It led to increased military conflicts

• It decreased educational opportunities

• It resulted in social instability

• It allowed for investment in social spending

What is the main source of energy consumption in Costa Rica's transportation system?

• Solar energy

• Hydropower

• Geothermal energy

• Oil

What is the speaker's vision for Costa Rica's transportation system?

• To continue using oil-based transportation

• To transition to electric mobility

• To increase the number of conventional cars

• To build more highways

What type of change does the speaker argue is necessary for transportation and urbanization?

• Transformational change

• Incremental change

• Minimal change

• No change

Why does the speaker believe Costa Rica can inspire other countries?

• Because of its large population

• Through its success in renewable energy

• Due to its high fossil fuel consumption

• Because of its military strength

What initiative was created in 2014 to empower Costa Rican citizens?

• Costa Rica Avanza

• Costa Rica Fuerte

• Costa Rica Limpia

• Costa Rica Verde

What is the key to real participation according to the speaker?

• Helping people not to feel small

• Focusing only on technical discussions

• Ignoring citizen input

• Making people feel small

What does the speaker hope will become a political priority in Costa Rica?

• Reducing public transportation

• Clean transportation

• Abolishing renewable energy

• Increasing fossil fuel imports