TED: Community-powered solutions to the climate crisis | Rahwa Ghirmatzion and Zelalem Adefris

The video discusses the interconnected challenges of climate change, inequality, and housing, highlighting community-driven solutions in Buffalo and Miami. It emphasizes the importance of grassroots efforts and advocacy in addressing these issues, showcasing successful initiatives like green affordable housing and renewable energy projects. The video calls for collective action to create a sustainable future.

What is the term used to describe the discriminatory housing policy that has historically marginalized certain communities?

• Urbanization

• Redlining

• Gentrification

• Greenwashing

Which city is mentioned as having a strong community power despite being one of the poorest and most segregated in the US?

• Houston

• Chicago

• Buffalo

• Los Angeles

What was the significant transformation made to School 77 in Buffalo?

• It was converted into a museum

• It was demolished for new housing

• It became a solar-powered community center

• It was turned into a shopping mall

What initiative in Miami aims to fund affordable housing and climate solutions?

• Miami Housing Project

• Miami Climate Initiative

• Miami Forever Bond

• Miami Green Fund

What is the primary focus of the grassroots collective 'Conscious Contractors'?

• Building luxury condos

• Increasing energy efficiency

• Developing new highways

• Promoting tourism