Unit 12
Activity 3
The future is the key
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Group 1Greener than ever
Group 1
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In just a few years, Billie Eilish's fame has grown so much that she is now considered one of the most influential pop music artists in the world. She is young and part of a generation that sees its future threatened by climate change. [...]
The singer often takes advantage of high-impact interviews to express her concerns for the environment. One example is the interview she gave to the famous Vogue magazine in 2022, where she was featured on the cover. [...]
Billie Eilish collaborates with REVERB, a company specialized in sustainability in the entertainment industry, to conduct greener tours. She offers vegetarian meals to workers and makes sure that meat-free options are also available to the public. It sets up spaces where fans can fill up their water bottles for free and learn about environmental organizations. She also incorporates energy-efficient technologies into her concerts. [...]
“Overheated” is the ambitious climate change awareness project led by Billie Eilish. It is a documentary released in 2022, where Eilish offers an in-depth look at her personal journey towards sustainability and highlights the impacts of climate change with stories. Through interviews and personal experiences, Eilish seeks to inspire her audience to take concrete and urgent action to counteract global warming.
To complement the documentary, Billie Eilish organized an event in London two years in a row. She invited experts, activists and other artists committed to sustainability, providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and a call to action. In addition, Eilish used her presence at the event to highlight specific projects and organizations that are actively working to combat climate change, encouraging the audience to join the cause. [...]
First and foremost, Billie Eilish is an artist, and her music is a natural extension of her commitment to climate activism. In her song “All the Good Girls Go to Hell”, she denounces with metaphors and in a powerful way the irresponsible actions of humanity against the environment.
The singer often takes advantage of high-impact interviews to express her concerns for the environment. One example is the interview she gave to the famous Vogue magazine in 2022, where she was featured on the cover. [...]
Billie Eilish collaborates with REVERB, a company specialized in sustainability in the entertainment industry, to conduct greener tours. She offers vegetarian meals to workers and makes sure that meat-free options are also available to the public. It sets up spaces where fans can fill up their water bottles for free and learn about environmental organizations. She also incorporates energy-efficient technologies into her concerts. [...]
“Overheated” is the ambitious climate change awareness project led by Billie Eilish. It is a documentary released in 2022, where Eilish offers an in-depth look at her personal journey towards sustainability and highlights the impacts of climate change with stories. Through interviews and personal experiences, Eilish seeks to inspire her audience to take concrete and urgent action to counteract global warming.
To complement the documentary, Billie Eilish organized an event in London two years in a row. She invited experts, activists and other artists committed to sustainability, providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and a call to action. In addition, Eilish used her presence at the event to highlight specific projects and organizations that are actively working to combat climate change, encouraging the audience to join the cause. [...]
First and foremost, Billie Eilish is an artist, and her music is a natural extension of her commitment to climate activism. In her song “All the Good Girls Go to Hell”, she denounces with metaphors and in a powerful way the irresponsible actions of humanity against the environment.
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Questions
You are in charge of one document.
1
What is the main message conveyed in the video?
2
How does the speaker or artist try to educate or raise awareness?
3
Choose one sentence that you found particularly striking in your document, and explain why.
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4
What do the three videos have in common in the way they educate or pass on a message?
5
Which message or approach did you find most inspiring or effective? Why?
6
If you had to create your own way to raise awareness about the environment, what form would it take?
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Say five words that you
remember from the
videos, as quickly as
possible.
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Enter the contest: Voices of Tomorrow
The National Geographic Society organizes a contest called “Voices of Tomorrow,” giving students the opportunity to educate others about protecting the environment. As a team, imagine the message you will send to others. It could be a short video, a song, a poster, a speech, a mini-event, or any other format you choose. Be ready to present your idea to the class and explain why it will have an impact.
The National Geographic Society organizes a contest called “Voices of Tomorrow,” giving students the opportunity to educate others about protecting the environment. As a team, imagine the message you will send to others. It could be a short video, a song, a poster, a speech, a mini-event, or any other format you choose. Be ready to present your idea to the class and explain why it will have an impact.
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