The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis

Why do you think young people like Greta Thunberg are taking the lead on the issue of climate change? What is Thunberg’s message and why does it resonate with so many people? Is climate change a generational issue, or is that too simplistic?

Based on the actions listed in Chapter 8, make a plan for what you and your family could do in the short term and the long term to fight climate change. Which ones would be easiest for you and which would be more difficult? Why do you think that is? How could your family members support each other to help reach these goals?

Research policy trends and choices regarding transportation and housing in the United States in the mid-20th century. How did those policies affect the issue of climate change, either positively and negatively? Consider things like the building of highways and rail systems, the rise of suburbs, local zoning rules regarding housing, etc.Research policy trends and choices regarding transportation and housing in the United States in the mid-20th century. How did those policies affect the issue of climate change, either positively and negatively? Consider things like the building of highways and rail systems, the rise of suburbs, local zoning rules regarding housing, etc.