Gapminder - 2024 Climate Misconception Study

During the past 40 years the total amount of oil and natural gas in known underground reserves:

• Reduced to less than half

• Remained about the same

• More than doubled

In high-income countries in 2021, the poorer half of the population emitted roughly 5 tonnes of CO2 per person from burning fossil fuels. How much was emitted per person, by the richest 10%?

• Half as much

• Twice as much

• Eight times more

Every year, energy from the sun (light and heat) reaches the earth. Compared to that energy, how much energy leaves the Earth out into space every year?

• 30% less than what comes in

• 0.3% less than what comes in

• 30% more than what comes in

What happens to the average global temperature if we halve the annual net emissions of CO2, today?

• It decreases

• It stays the same

• It keeps increasing

Of all energy used in the world, what share is electricity?

• Around 20%

• Around 50%

• Around 80%

In 2023, how much fossil fuels (oil, coal and natural gas) were used in the world, compared to the year 2000?

• 95% (someless)

• 120% (some more)

• 145% (much more)

Countries with incomes like India, Morocco and Bolivia, emit how much CO2 per person, compared to high-income countries?

• 80% less

• 40% less

• 20% more

How many of the 195 countries recognized by the UN have adopted the Paris Agreement on climate change and the environment?

• 92

• 142

• 192

In 1990, around 60% of all electricity worldwide was produced using fossil fuels. What is that number today?

• Around 40%

• Around 50%

• Around 60%

From 2015 to 2021, the world population increased by 80 million each year. During the same period, how many more people gained some access to electricity each year?

• Around 15 million

• Around 40 million

• Around 120 million