Government Actions for Climate Change

The video discusses the roles of federal and city governments in addressing climate change. While federal actions are crucial for systemic changes, city governments can implement direct actions like promoting public transit, zoning for affordable housing, and transitioning to renewable energy. The video emphasizes the importance of voting in local elections to support leaders who prioritize climate action. It also highlights the ease of voter registration through ACE.

What is one of the key roles of the federal government in addressing climate change?

• Implementing local zoning laws

• Bringing about systemic changes

• Building public transit systems

• Reducing individual car usage

How can city governments help reduce CO2 emissions from cars?

• By reducing public transit options

• By building more highways

• By promoting walking, biking, and public transit

• By increasing parking spaces

What zoning law change can help reduce emissions from long commutes?

• Permitting affordable housing near workplaces

• Allowing more industrial zones

• Increasing commercial zones

• Reducing residential areas

What is a significant action city governments can take to support renewable energy?

• Reducing solar panel installations

• Transitioning electrical grids to renewable power

• Increasing fossil fuel subsidies

• Building more coal plants

Why is voting in local elections important for climate action?

• Federal elections are more important

• Local leaders can implement meaningful climate initiatives

• Voting has no effect on climate change

• Local leaders have no impact on climate policies