Affordable Energy and Economic Development

The video discusses the seventh Sustainable Development Goal: affordable and clean energy. It explains the importance of making energy accessible to everyone, especially in developing countries, to boost economic development and reduce poverty. The environmental impact of energy production, such as pollution and global warming, is highlighted. The video emphasizes the need for energy efficiency and technological improvements to reduce pollution. Global cooperation is crucial for advancing clean energy research. The video concludes with a call to action for individuals and governments to contribute to achieving clean energy goals.

What is the main focus of the seventh Sustainable Development Goal?

• Affordable and clean energy

• Quality education

• Gender equality

• Zero hunger

What does affordable energy aim to ensure?

• Access to energy for everyone, regardless of location or circumstances

• Unlimited energy supply

• Free energy for all

• Energy only for developed countries

How does improving energy accessibility affect economic development?

• It decreases economic development

• It has no effect on economic development

• It helps increase economic development

• It only benefits developed countries

What percentage of the world's population lacks modern electricity services?

• 25%

• 50%

• 13%

• 5%

What is a major environmental impact of energy production?

• It reduces pollution

• It contributes to global warming

• It has no impact on the environment

• It only affects local climates

What does improving energy efficiency involve?

• Using more energy to achieve results

• Using the least amount of energy to achieve the best result

• Ignoring energy consumption

• Increasing energy waste

Why is supporting infrastructure and technology improvements important?

• To make energy less accessible

• To reduce pollution and improve lives

• To produce more pollution

• To increase energy costs

What role does international cooperation play in achieving clean energy?

• It is not necessary

• It only benefits certain countries

• It is crucial for research and development

• It hinders progress

What are clean energies?

• Energies that are only available in developed countries

• Energies that are expensive

• Energies that do not produce any type of pollution

• Energies that produce pollution

What can individuals do to contribute to clean energy goals?

• Increase personal energy use

• Rely solely on government efforts

• Reduce personal energy use

• Ignore energy consumption