Drilling for Oil in Alaska, According to Native Alaskans

The video discusses the life of indigenous people in the Arctic, focusing on their traditional oil production methods and the impact of industrialization. It highlights the effects of Greenpeace's campaign against commercial sealing on native communities and the complex relationship between traditional lifestyles and modern economies. The video also addresses the challenges of climate change and the need for a transition to a post-carbon economy, emphasizing the importance of considering local and indigenous perspectives in global debates.

What traditional resource did indigenous Arctic people use for light and heat?

• Coal

• Seal oil

• Natural gas

• Wood

What was the main reason for the suffering of native Arctic people during the Greenpeace campaign in the 1970s?

• They were forced to relocate.

• Their traditional sealing practices were disrupted.

• They lost access to modern technology.

• They were denied government aid.

In what year did Greenpeace apologize for its campaign against commercial sealing?

• 1980

• 2020

• 1995

• 2014

What is a significant source of revenue for the North Slope Borough?

• Tourism

• Fishing

• Oil and gas taxes

• Agriculture

What challenge do the people on the North Slope face in terms of climate change?

• Lack of awareness about climate change

• Negligible contribution to climate change

• Over-reliance on renewable energy

• Excessive carbon emissions