Chicago: Leading the Fight Against Climate Change

The video discusses Barack Obama's emerging role in climate change leadership and highlights Chicago's initiatives, such as green roofs, to combat climate change. It details the environmental benefits of these roofs, including cooling effects and emission reductions. The video also covers Chicago's response to past heat waves, emphasizing the importance of a monitoring system for the elderly. Finally, it outlines the city's ambitious goal to reduce CO2 emissions by 25% by 2020.

What inspired Mayor Richard Daley to build Chicago's first green roof?

• A desire to improve the city's skyline

• The need to reduce traffic congestion

• A plan to increase tourism in the city

• The goal to enhance air quality and bring nature back

How do green roofs contribute to reducing emissions in Chicago?

• By attracting more tourists to the city

• By creating more jobs in the construction industry

• By increasing the number of trees in the city

• By providing insulation that reduces energy use

What was a significant consequence of the 1995 heat wave in Chicago?

• A decrease in city population

• A rise in tourism

• Over 600 heat-related deaths

• An increase in air pollution

What system did Chicago implement after the 1995 heat wave?

• A new public transportation system

• A new water conservation initiative

• A sophisticated monitoring and heat wave response system

• A city-wide recycling program

What is Chicago's CO2 emission reduction target by 2020?

• 10% below 1990 levels

• 15% below 1990 levels

• 25% below 1990 levels

• 30% below 1990 levels