Alice Bows-Larkin: Climate change is happening. Here's how we adapt

What is the main message regarding individual actions and climate change?

• Individual actions can significantly influence future climate change.

• Individuals have no impact on climate change.

• Only governments can address climate change.

• Climate change is a natural process unaffected by human actions.

What has been the focus of government negotiators over the last two decades?

• Promoting renewable energy exclusively.

• Increasing industrial growth.

• Reducing global population.

• Avoiding a two-degree centigrade warming above pre-industrial levels.

Why is a four-degree global warming scenario concerning?

• It will lead to a decrease in global temperatures.

• It will only affect marine life.

• It will have no impact on the environment.

• It will challenge infrastructure and food security.

What is the potential impact of a four-degree warming on food security?

• No change in food production.

• Increase in crop yields.

• Improvement in global food security.

• Significant reduction in maize and wheat yields.

What is emphasized as crucial to avoid a four-degree scenario?

• Waiting for new technology.

• Focusing solely on nuclear energy.

• Ignoring current emission levels.

• Immediate reduction in emissions.

What is the role of energy policy in addressing climate change?

• Focusing on increasing energy demand.

• Ignoring energy conservation.

• Reducing energy demand and improving efficiency.

• Relying solely on fossil fuels.

What is the implication of cumulative emissions on climate change?

• They only affect local climates.

• They are easily reversible.

• They accumulate and affect future climate scenarios.

• They have no long-term impact.

What is the potential consequence of not reducing emissions in the short term?

• More significant year-on-year emission reductions required.

• Easier emission reductions later.

• No impact on future climate scenarios.

• Immediate resolution of climate issues.

What is a significant challenge for wealthy nations in reducing emissions?

• Abundant natural resources.

• Low population density.

• Lack of technology.

• High per capita emissions.

What is suggested as necessary for wealthy nations to avoid a two-degree warming?

• Continued economic growth without changes.

• A period of planned austerity and emission reductions.

• Ignoring global climate agreements.

• Increasing fossil fuel usage.