Environmental Challenges and Solutions Quiz

The video discusses the severe coastal erosion in Louisiana and the innovative glass recycling project initiated by two college students. They aimed to convert landfilled glass into sand for restoration projects, overcoming skepticism and challenges. Their efforts have diverted millions of pounds of glass from landfills, contributing to environmental restoration. The key to their success was starting small and persevering, demonstrating that individual actions can make a significant impact.

What is the primary cause of land loss in Louisiana as mentioned by the speaker?

• Urban development

• Coastal erosion

• Agricultural expansion

• Deforestation

How much glass was being landfilled annually in Louisiana according to the speaker?

• 400 million pounds

• 200 million pounds

• 100 million pounds

• 295 million pounds

What resource is glass originally derived from?

• Wood

• Metal

• Sand

• Clay

What mindset does the speaker suggest is a major threat to addressing climate change?

• Optimism

• Climate apathy

• Pessimism

• Climate denial

What was the initial reaction of others to the speaker's recycling initiative?

• Supportive

• Skeptical

• Indifferent

• Enthusiastic

How many pounds of glass have been diverted from landfills by the speaker's initiative?

• 10 million pounds

• 8 million pounds

• 5 million pounds

• 12 million pounds

What type of projects are benefiting from the recycled glass?

• Restoration projects

• Urban development

• Industrial projects

• Agricultural projects

What is the key to the success of the speaker's initiative according to them?

• Receiving government support

• Starting and persisting

• Having all the answers

• Having a large budget

What combination is used to restore wetlands as mentioned by the speaker?

• Biodegradable sandbags and native marsh grasses

• Wood and metal

• Concrete and steel

• Plastic and synthetic fibers

What does the speaker emphasize as crucial for enacting change?

• Fear and anxiety

• Hope and action

• Indifference and apathy

• Doubt and hesitation