SAGE News Clips: San Francisco Fights Global WarmingDescription: Given San Francisco's close proximity to the water, the city has devised a multipronged plan to combat the effects of climate change. The city plans to upgrade its aging seawall to fight the dangers of sea level rise; however, San Franciscans are using a variety of other methods to take action as well. The city has installed 12 acres of solar panels and hopes to source all residential electricity from renewable sources within the next 10 years. In addition, the city has installed a combination of hybrid, electric, and biodiesel vehicles into its public transportation system. Finally, the city has enforced a policy of mandatory composting and recycling for residents and businesses. The city aims to achieve zero waste, sending
nothing to landfill, by 2020.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 424 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:San Francisco plans for combating climate change are complex, interdependent, and rely on the collective action of millions of residents. These plans emerge from the significant and looming challenges posed by sea level rise. Which theory of social change is most applicable to this phenomenon?
A. emergent norm theory
B. resource mobilization theory
C. crisis mapping
D. global flows
Answer: A
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