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1
what does greenwashing mean in climate litigation ?
misleading the public about company's envt practices
providing accurate sustainability claims
promoting renewable energy investments
regulating corporate pollution
2
Which politician emphasized using an "order in council" to enforce compliance ?
David Lammy
Stephen Doughty
Andrew Mitchell
Margaret Hodge
3
what is the broader significance of the Monatana youth climate case ruling ?
it limited youth involvement in envt cases
it eliminated montana's fossil fuel industry
it repealed the clean air act
it set a precedent for enforcing const envt rights
4
what is transparency issue in the US highlighted in the presentation ?
limited public access to corporate data
state-level tax havens resist federal oversight
lack of sanctions for corrupt officials
Unregulated international financial collaborations
5
What is the guard-to-inmate ratio in Alabama's prisons ?
1:20
1:80
1:40
1:60
6
What is the approximate annual revenue Alabama generates from inmate work-release programs ?
100$ million
250$ million
450$ million
350$ million
7
How much do prisoners in Alabama typically earn per hour in work-release programs ?
7.25$/hour
15$/hour
10$/hour
5$/hour
8
what did montana ruling require the state to do regarding fossil fuel projects ?
ignore greenhouse gas emissions when issuing permits
eliminate all fossil fuel projects immediately
only consider fed guidelines for project reviews
assess the greenhouse gas emissions and climate impact of future permit
9
What is the main risks inmate face while working in Alabama's work-release programs ?
lack of promotions
wage garnishment exceeding 50%
injury or deathh on the job
discrimination in hiring
10
What year did the Center for Constitutional Rights file a lawsuit against Alabama's prison labor ?
2023
2024
2021
2022
11
Which court case declared Alabama's prison conditions unconstitutional ?
Pugh v. Locke
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v.Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
12
What sparked international attention about US prison labor in 2024 ?
A formal complaint to the United Nations
a strike by Alabama inmates
a lawsuit filed in federal court
A new state constitutional amendment
13
What did Alabama's 2024 legislative session SB 322 focus on ?
Reducing sentences for violent offenders
improving communication between ADOC and families
Expanding work-release programs
Abolishing solitary confinement
14
what global influence did these two cases have ?
they prevented courts from addressing envt accountability
they reduced the role of courts in global climate cases
they inspired inter litigation strat, rights-based and regulatory cases
they eliminated youth involvement in climate litigation globally
15
how did Chief Mike McGrath describe the plaintiff's rights ?
the plaintiffs cannot claim envt harm without fed regulations
the plaintiffs can enforce their rights without requiring global action
the plaintiffs' rights are limited to montana's emissions only
the plaintiffs' rights depend on fed climate policies
16
why is Held v. Montana considered a landmark decision ?
It resulted in Montana eliminating its envt protections
it overtuned fed envt laws
It dismissed all const arguments on climate change
it was the first successful youth-led constitutional climate case in the US
17
what percentage of global climate litigation cases are filed in the US ?
Over 70%
50%
30%
90%
18
what analogy did the montana supreme court use to refute the state's argument ?
"adding a drop of water of the ocean doesn't cause harm"
"if everyone else jumped off a bridge, would you do it too ?"
"a house built on sand will not stand"
"like trying to stop a river with a single rock"
19
What year did Alabama adopt constitutional changes regarding prison labor ?
2024
2023
2021
2022
20
what did the plaintiffs argue about Monatana's fossil fuel policies during the trial ?
montana had no envt regulations
fossil fuel projects worsened climate change and violated their rights
Montana should only consider fed climate policies
fossil fuels are economically necessary
21
What did the Pandora Papers reinforce regarding global financial practices ?
Decreased reliance on shell companies
the need for stricter financial regulations and transparency
The effectiveness of whistleblower protections worldwide
the stability of global financial systems
22
What approach did Hodge suggest to ensure compliance by crown dependencies ?
increasing UK subsidies to crown dependencies
Negotiating financial penalties
Issuing an "order in council"
partnering with EU regulatirs
23
What was a major finding of the 2020 DOJ reprt on Alabama prisons ?
Decreased inmate violence
improved medical services
deliberate indifference to safety and systemic abuses
expanded rehabilitation programs
24
What percentage of inmates in Alabama's prisons are diagnosed with mental health conditions ?
20%
Overs 40%
50%
30%
25
what is the goal of regulatory litigation ?
to compel gvt agencies to enforce existing envt laws
to eliminate gov oversight of industries
to ban envt regulations
to prioritize fossil fuel expansion
26
Whats is Alabama's incarceration rate compared to the national average ?
40% higher
Equal to the national average
30% higher
20% higher
27
What is a core function of investigative journalism ?
to promote anonymous rumors
to publish sensationalist news
to amplify the impact of revelations through global media outreach
to protect financial secrecy
28
what was the state's argument against the Montana Supreme Court ruling ?
montana's greenhouse gas emissions were insignificant on a global scale
fossil fuel projects did not require envt assessments
the court did not have jurisdiction
the plaintiffs lacked evidence of harm
29
What amendment ensures equal protection for all prisoners ?
5th
13th
14th
8th
30
which lawsuit targeted coca-cola for misleading envt claims ?
clean water alliance v. coca cola
friends of the earth v. coca cola
county of san mateo v. coca cola
eart island institute v. coca cola
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what is whistleblowing ?
sharing trade secrets for personal gain
a way to earn financial rewards from exposing fraud
exposing illegal, unethical or harmful activities within organizations
reporting personal disputes within organizations
32
What was the increase in inmate-on-inmate violence from 2023 to 2024 ?
13%
20%
5%
10%
33
What evidence did the plaintiffs provide about climate change impacts in Montana ?
increased public support for fossil fuel projects
eco losses from reducing fossil fuels
Worsening wildfires, drought, and health issues caused by climate change
lack of renewable energy sources
34
What is a major concern for prisoners working in Alabama's work-release programs ?
Discrimination based on race
Fear of retaliation or punishment for not working
Lack of training for jobs
Denial of visitation rights
35
Why was the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created ?
to reduce envt laws
to enforce landmark envt laws like the Clean Air Act
to eliminate federal oversight of pollution
to promote fossil fuel dev
36
what constitutional right did the Monatna Supreme Court ruling uphold ?
right to a clean envt
right to own property
right to free speech
right to bear arms
37
What role did British lobbyist play in this debate ?
funded anti-money laundering initiatives in the UK
encouraged overseas territories to comply with Parliament's orders
worked to persuade the gvt to accept limited register access
Supported full public access to corporate registers
38
What percentage of workers in some Alabama factories can be inmates under work-release programs ?
75%
50%
25%
10%
39
Which amendment in the US Constitution allows prison labor as punishment for crimes ?
14th
5th
8th
13th
40
why was Massachussets v. EPA significant ?
it set a legal precedent for regulating greenhouse gases
it repealed federal climate laws
It reduced EPA authority on climate issues
it eliminated the Clean Air Act
41
what criticism did gov. Greg Gianforte make about the ruling ?
he argued it would lead to perpetual lawsuits and increase energy costs
he claimed it was irrelevant to climate policy
he said it supported fossil fuel projects
it strenghtened Montana's economy
42
what is the main purpose of climate change litigation ?
to oppose renewable energy policies
to address the causes and consequences of climate change
to increase corporate profits
to eliminate envt regulations
43
Which automaker has been linked to using suppliers that rely on inmate labor in Alabama ?
Ford
Tesla
Hyundai
General Motors
44
What is one of the primary complaints inmates have about their wages ?
lack of access to overtime pay
Wages below 5$ per hour
inability to save any of their wages
High deductions for transportation and fees
45
what did supreme court rule in Massachusetts v. EPA ?
that greenhouse gases cannot be regulated under US law
that greenhouse gases are pollutants under the Clean Air Act
that states cannot sue the fed gov over climate issues
That the EPA has no regulatory duties
46
what is one proposed benefit of public registers of corporate ownership ?
they increase corporate profits in overseas territories
they reduce the need for international tax coop
they pierce the veil of anonymity for criminals and kleptocrats
they improve financial literacy for the general public
47
what is the solution to combat "dirty money" ?
open public registers of corporate ownership
limiting offshore banking
stricter corporate tax laws
increasing fines on tax evasion
48
whatwas the role of montana's const in the yputh climate case ?
it limits the ability to bring lawsuits on envt issues
it excludes envt rights from legal protection
it explicitely protects fossil fuel projects
it requires agencies to "maintain and improve" a clean envt
49
What is the mortality rate in Alabama prisons compared to the US average ?
5x higher
3x higher
Equal to the national avergae
2X higher
50
who was the whistleblower behind the panama papers ?
Julian Assange
An anonymous source
Edward Snowden
Chelsea Manning
