CLEAN : COP21 deal a first step in climate fight California governor

Why is it crucial to keep the global temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius?

• To maintain current sea levels

• To ensure the growth of tropical forests

• To avoid catastrophic climate impacts

• To prevent the extinction of polar bears

What role does California play in addressing climate change?

• It promotes deforestation for economic growth

• It acts as a global leader in coal production

• It focuses on increasing oil consumption

• It reduces its carbon footprint and pressures national governments

What are the potential costs of continuing business as usual regarding climate change?

• Minimal financial impact

• Increased profits for renewable energy companies

• Decreased global temperatures

• Tens of trillions in adaptation costs

How does the speaker describe the opposition to renewable energy initiatives?

• Encouraging and helpful

• Challenging and obstructive

• Indifferent and neutral

• Supportive and cooperative

What is the impact of climate change on people's lives according to the speaker?

• It will only affect people living in polar regions

• It will negatively affect hundreds of millions of people

• It will improve living conditions for all

• It will have no significant impact