SAGE News Clips: Drought ShamingDuring the 2015 California drought, residents "drought shame" neighbors and complete strangers for using water after Governor Jerry Brown mandated an overall 25% reduction in water use. In the exclusive Beverly Hills neighborhood, Tony Corcoran posts videos on Twitter and YouTube to call out those violating the water ban. Real estate developer Ted Estees has gone as far as to create an app he calls "Drought Shame," but only shares the data with state officials. California resident Patricia Perez says the shaming is worth it "because we all have a stake in this, in our state."Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 358, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test,
and answer the following questions:According to the video, what is the LA Department of Water and Power's stance on drought shaming?
A. They oppose drought shaming because it is malicious.
B. They are weary of drought shaming because they believe too much information is being shared by drought shamers.
C. They applaud citizen draught shamers, but don't engage in drought shaming themselves.
D. They promote drought shaming and engage in it themselves.
Answer: B
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