Climate Change Impact and Responsibility

The video discusses the significant increase in CO₂ emissions since the Industrial Revolution, highlighting the current and historical contributions of various countries. It emphasizes the need for global cooperation to reduce emissions and address climate change. The video also explores emissions per capita, showing disparities between countries. It concludes with a call for action, stressing the role of wealthier nations in developing low-carbon solutions and the importance of collective responsibility.

What has been the trend in carbon emissions since the Industrial Revolution?

• They have decreased significantly.

• They have remained constant.

• They have increased dramatically.

• They have fluctuated without a clear trend.

Which region is currently the largest emitter of CO₂?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• North America

Which country is the largest emitter of CO₂ today?

• Russia

• India

• China

• USA

Historically, which country has contributed the most to CO₂ emissions?

• Russia

• USA

• India

• China

What percentage of historical CO₂ emissions is the European Union responsible for?

• 5%

• 22%

• 10%

• 13%

Which country has the highest CO₂ emissions per person?

• Germany

• Qatar

• Australia

• USA

How does wealth correlate with carbon footprint?

• There is no correlation between wealth and carbon footprint.

• Poorer countries have higher carbon footprints.

• Wealthier countries have higher carbon footprints.

• Wealthier countries have lower carbon footprints.

Which countries are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change?

• Countries with low emissions

• Developed countries

• Developing countries

• Countries with high emissions

What role should wealthy nations play in addressing climate change?

• They should wait for developing countries to act first.

• They should focus on their own emissions only.

• They should develop and share low-carbon technologies.

• They should continue their current practices.

What is the key to effectively tackling climate change?

• Individual countries acting alone

• Global cooperation and shared responsibility

• Focusing solely on historical emissions

• Ignoring the issue