Green Energy Investment and Impact

The video discusses the failure of past global warming strategies, such as those from Rio, Kyoto, and Copenhagen, which promised carbon cuts but delivered little. It suggests a shift towards investing in research and development of green energy to make it cheaper than fossil fuels. This approach would encourage global adoption, including by countries like China and India. The video argues that spending 0.2% of GDP on green energy R&D would be more cost-effective and beneficial, avoiding significant climate damage and providing a viable solution for the future.

What has been the outcome of the promises made in Rio, Kyoto, and Copenhagen regarding carbon cuts?

• Significant carbon cuts were achieved.

• The promises were mostly unfulfilled.

• Carbon emissions increased significantly.

• The promises were partially fulfilled.

What is the proposed simpler strategy to tackle global warming?

• Promoting the use of electric vehicles.

• Implementing stricter carbon emission laws.

• Investing more in green energy research and development.

• Increasing taxes on fossil fuels.

Why is it important to make green energy cheaper than fossil fuels?

• To reduce the cost of living.

• To encourage global adoption, including in countries like China and India.

• To increase government revenue.

• To decrease the demand for fossil fuels.

What percentage of GDP is suggested to be spent on green energy R&D?

• 0.2%

• 2%

• 1%

• 0.5%

How does the proposed investment in green energy R&D compare to the cost of the Kyoto protocol?

• It is the same cost.

• It is half the cost.

• It is ten times more expensive.

• It is twice as expensive.

What is the expected benefit of spending on green energy R&D in terms of climate damage?

• It will avoid 50 times more climate damage.

• It will avoid 500 times more climate damage.

• It will avoid 10 times more climate damage.

• It will avoid 100 times more climate damage.

What is the main argument for investing in green energy R&D?

• It will create more jobs.

• It will reduce the need for international agreements.

• It will be more cost-effective and beneficial in the long run.

• It will increase the use of renewable resources.