CLEAN : Climate activists protest outside court as ExxonMobil goes on trial

CLEAN : Climate activists protest outside court as ExxonMobil goes on trial

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Social Studies, Business

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses Exxon's role in environmental racism and white supremacy, highlighting the company's knowledge of fossil fuel impacts on the environment for short-term gains. It covers Exxon's legal challenges in New York for defrauding the public and emphasizes the need for corporate accountability. The video also addresses the disproportionate impact on impoverished communities of color and suggests redirecting lawsuit winnings to these communities.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is highlighted as a symptom of white supremacy in the context of environmental issues?

Political corruption

Environmental racism

Social media influence

Economic inequality

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant legal action is being taken against Exxon Mobil?

A lawsuit for labor rights violations

A lawsuit for environmental pollution

A lawsuit for tax evasion

A lawsuit for defrauding the people of New York

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What precedent does the lawsuit against Exxon Mobil aim to set?

Improving public relations

Increasing corporate profits

Holding major polluters accountable

Reducing fossil fuel usage

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is emphasized as a necessary action for communities affected by corporate pollution?

Building more factories

Reducing community services

Reinvesting lawsuit winnings into affected communities

Increasing taxes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which communities are primarily affected by Exxon's operations, according to the transcript?

Suburban neighborhoods

Rural farming areas

Affluent white communities

Impoverished communities of color