Renewable Energy and Climate Change

What is the main cause of greenhouse gases responsible for global warming?

Fill in the blank: Scientists agree that it's crucial to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by nearly half by ____.

• 2030

• 2025

• 2040

• 2050

Renewable energy sources are:

• Fossil fuels

• Nuclear energy

• Solar and wind energy

• Natural gas

Which country is the world leader in generating energy from renewable sources?

What percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions come from burning fossil fuels for energy?

The potential impact of renewable energy on the global population is:

• Increased pollution

• Decreased energy security

• Mitigation of climate change

• Higher fossil fuel consumption

How many people currently lack access to electricity according to the passage?

• 1 billion

• 500 million

• 750 million

• 1.5 billion

What percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions result from burning fossil fuels for energy?

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

• 90%

Which regions are mentioned as lacking access to reliable electricity?

• Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia

• North America and Europe

• East Asia and Pacific

• Latin America and Caribbean

According to the passage, investing in distributed renewable energy systems generates how many times more jobs compared to fossil fuels?

• 2 times

• 3 times

• 4 times

• 5 times