Brid Smith grateful for Cher's support of anti-fracking bill

Brid Smith grateful for Cher's support of anti-fracking bill

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Social Studies, Other, Business

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses the anti-fracking movement, highlighting the support from celebrities like Cher and Mark Ruffalo. Despite this support, the government, particularly Richard Bruton and other ministers, remain unresponsive to the anti-fracking stance. The transcript emphasizes the importance of celebrity influence in raising awareness and the existing legislation banning fracking.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which celebrities are mentioned as supporters of the anti-fracking campaign?

Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep

Leonardo DiCaprio and Emma Watson

Cher and Mark Ruffalo

Beyoncé and Jay-Z

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge faced by anti-fracking campaigns according to the transcript?

Negative media coverage

Opposition from environmental groups

Indifference from government officials

Lack of funding

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is specifically mentioned as not responding to the anti-fracking efforts?

Boris Johnson

Angela Merkel

Justin Trudeau

Richard Bruton

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has already been passed regarding fracking in the region discussed?

A tax on fracking companies

A law to promote fracking

A ban on fracking

A subsidy for fracking research

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is celebrity support considered important for the anti-fracking campaign?

It attracts media attention

It provides financial backing

It adds popular focus and weight to the cause

It ensures government compliance