Prepare a couple of comprehension and/or discussion questions about Jason Clay's video from Week 5. 

Have a look at Seminar 4 up to Task 4:

Try the Map-minding technique to generate some ideas on what you might search for at the intersection of the mentioned topics. Be prepared to speak about any enterprise/organization which you feel might involve both social policy/social work AND environmental concerns. You may include a short paragraph and link here in the discussion forum:

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Watch the talk below by Monica Araya: A small country with big ideas to get rid of fossil fuels   (To answer the questions, watch up to 6:17, of the total 15:52); then try to find the answers to the questions below. 

Video synopsis: How do we build a society without fossil fuels? Using her native Costa Rica as an example of positive action on environmental protection and renewables, climate advocate Monica Araya outlines a bold vision for a world committed to clean energy in all sectors.

 

Comprehension questions:

1)    What percent of Costa Rica’s electricity comes from renewable resources?

2)    What 5 main sources of energy are there?

3)    What percentage of the nation’s energy consumption comes from oil?

4)    In the 1940s, what was the name given for the free education and health care plan?

5)    What was the result of taking military spending and investing in social spending?

6)    In the 1950s, what type of energy was invested in significantly?

7)    What did the investment in national parks prevent?

8)    What did the system of payment for eco-system services help do?

 

Discussion questions:

1)    Why was Costa Rica able to succeed in implementing social and environmental reforms?

2)    What is the big idea for the next generation?

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Last week we already watched the video below, but you may also want to think about some questions, such as whether similar initiative would be suitable in your country. You may prepare some comprehension and discussion questions (as is done with the video above):