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Daily News/Unit 10: Eco-Activism

Vocabulary

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Activism

/ak-ti-viz-um/

"Fighting for change."

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Greenwashing

/green-wosh-ing/

"Fake eco-friendly."

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Divestment

/di-vest-ment/

"Taking money out."

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Disobedience

/dis-uh-bee-dee-ens/

"Refusing rules."

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Accountability

/uh-koun-tuh-bil-i-tee/

"Being responsible."

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Demonstration

/dem-un-stray-shun/

"Protest."

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Petition

/puh-tish-un/

"Signed request."

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Lobbying

/lob-ee-ing/

"Influencing gov."

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Grassroots

/gras-roots/

"From bottom up."

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Rally

/ral-ee/

"Gathering."

Article

Power to the People 📣

Frustrated by slow government action, citizens become 'Activists'.

  • Greta Thunberg: Sparked global youth strikes.
  • Civil Disobedience: Breaking laws peacefully (blocking roads) to get attention (Extinction Rebellion).
  • Divestment: Pressuring banks/colleges to stop investing in fossil fuels.

Companies often respond with 'Greenwashing'—pretending to be eco-friendly via marketing while still polluting. Activists demand valid accountability.

Practice

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Greenwashing is...

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Divestment means...

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Civil Disobedience involves...

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Grassroots means...

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Lobbying is...

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Accountability means...

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A Rally is...

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Activist is...

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Petition involves...

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Greta Thunberg is famous for...

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