Climate Change Insights from Michael Mann

Who is Michael Mann?

• A journalist

• A firefighter

• A politician

• A climate scientist

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What is the main cause of the unprecedented bushfires in Australia according to Michael Mann?

• Unprecedented heat and drought

• Deforestation

• Natural forest cycles

• Industrial pollution

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What natural phenomenon has not developed due to cooler waters in the Indian Ocean?

• El Nino

• Monsoon trough

• Hurricane

• Tornado

What is the Australian government’s target for reducing emissions by 2030?

• 15-18%

• 30-35%

• 10-12%

• 26-28%

What controversial method does the Australian government want to use to meet its emission targets?

• Renewable energy

• Carbon tax

• Carryover credits

• Carbon trading

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What is the main criticism of using carryover credits according to Michael Mann?

• It is too complicated

• It is not scientifically proven

• It is like playing accounting games

• It is too expensive

What percentage of global emissions does Australia contribute?

• 2.5%

• 5%

• 1.3%

• 0.5%

Which countries have played a significant historical role in cumulative carbon emissions?

• China and India

• Australia and the United States

• Canada and Mexico

• Brazil and Russia

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What is the danger if the world does not act significantly to reduce emissions in the next 10-30 years?

• Increased economic growth

• Catastrophic climate impacts

• More rainfall

• Decreased global temperatures

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What does Michael Mann mean by 'moving baseline' in the context of climate change?

• A stable climate state

• An ever-changing climate condition

• A return to normal climate

• A fixed climate pattern