Understanding Texas, Climate Change, and Clean Energy

What are the two main claims to fame for Lubbock, Texas?

• Most populated and highest elevation

• Toughest weather and most conservative

• Richest city and best education system

• Largest city in Texas and most liberal

If Texas were its own country, where would it rank in terms of carbon emissions globally?

• Tenth largest

• Seventh largest

• Fifth largest

• Third largest

What percentage of Texas's power was generated by wind turbines on a particularly windy day?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

What is the potential of solar energy in Texas?

• It can power the entire city of Lubbock

• It can power the entire United States

• It can power the entire city of Austin

• It can power the entire state of Texas

Which type of natural disasters has Texas experienced more than any other state from 1980 to 2015?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

• Tsunamis

• Billion dollar weather and climate disasters

What is the city of Georgetown, Texas, known for in terms of renewable energy?

• Being the windiest city

• Having the most electric cars

• Building the largest solar farm

• Using 100% renewable energy

What is the estimated savings for the Army from the renewable energy project at Fort Hood?

• $200 million

• $168 million

• $150 million

• $100 million

What economic opportunity does climate change represent according to the video?

• Development of clean renewable energy sources

• Growth of the automobile industry

• Increased fossil fuel production

• Expansion of coal mining

What is the main message of the Global Weirding series?

• To promote fossil fuels

• To encourage renewable energy adoption

• To discuss political issues

• To focus on economic growth

How can viewers engage with the Global Weirding series?

• By reading the newspaper

• By visiting the local library

• By subscribing to the YouTube channel

• By attending live events