Community Activism and Health Concerns

The video explores a working-class community, predominantly Latino and African-American, facing challenges from a nearby coal plant. It highlights the Beyond Coal strategy, which encourages local activism, focusing on health impacts rather than just climate change. Dulce Ortiz shares her concerns about pollution affecting her family and the community, revealing a high rate of asthma among children. The video emphasizes the importance of community awareness and action to address these issues.

What percentage of the community is Latino and African-American?

• 60%

• 80%

• 50%

• 70%

What is a key component of the Beyond Coal strategy according to Christine?

• Ignoring health impacts

• Encouraging local leadership

• Focusing solely on climate change

• Relying on government intervention

What is the main reason locals are motivated to become activists?

• Health concerns

• Political influence

• Economic incentives

• Community pressure

What is Dulce Ortiz most concerned about regarding the coal plant?

• The noise it creates

• The health impact on her family

• The economic benefits

• The aesthetic view

How does Dulce describe her feelings about living near the coal plant?

• Happy and content

• Indifferent and calm

• Frustrated and inspired

• Excited and hopeful

What health issue is prevalent among schoolchildren in the community?

• Diabetes

• Asthma

• Obesity

• Allergies

What is the asthma rate among schoolchildren in Waukegan compared to the rest of the state?

• Far higher

• The same

• Slightly higher

• Lower

What did Dulce Ortiz initially not realize about the plant outside her window?

• It was a renewable energy plant

• It was a source of employment

• It was a historical site

• It was a coal plant

What did Dulce Ortiz decide to do after learning about the coal plant's impact?

• Take action and help

• Move to another town

• Ignore the issue

• File a lawsuit

What did Dulce Ortiz ask Christine after learning about the coal plant?

• How to move away

• What she could do to help

• Where to find more information

• Who to contact for a job