Why John Doerr Gave Stanford $1.1 Billion

The transcript discusses the importance of sustainability and the role of education in addressing climate change. It highlights the influence of Al Gore's film on the speaker's daughter, leading to John Doerr's significant contributions to green energy and Stanford's new School of Sustainability. The school aims to reimagine academia with a focus on scalable solutions and job opportunities in the green economy. The need for global collaboration in climate education is emphasized.

What was the emotional reaction of the younger generation to the climate crisis as depicted in the video?

• They were excited.

• They were indifferent.

• They were hopeful.

• They were scared and angry.

What significant action did John Doerr take to address climate change?

• He wrote a book on sustainability.

• He started a new tech company.

• He organized a global conference.

• He donated $1.1 billion to Stanford.

What is the structure of Stanford's new School of Sustainability?

• It has a single department.

• It includes academic departments, interdisciplinary institutes, and a sustainability accelerator.

• It focuses only on technology solutions.

• It is a virtual school.

How many jobs does the International Labor Organization estimate could be created by the green economy by 2030?

• 10 million

• 24 million

• 50 million

• 100 million

Why is there a need for multiple institutions to address climate change?

• Because it is a simple problem.

• Because no single institution can address all sustainability issues.

• Because climate change is a localized problem.

• Because one institution can solve all issues.