Climate Change Awareness and Action

The video emphasizes the urgency of addressing climate change, highlighting the high costs of inaction, both financially and environmentally. It advocates for the development of new technologies to reduce emissions rather than relying on carbon capture. The speaker calls for immediate individual and collective actions, such as voting, changing personal habits, and advocating for science and policy changes to mitigate climate change impacts.

Why is it crucial to act on climate change now rather than later?

• Because it will be more expensive in the future

• Because technology will not improve

• Because the planet is not affected yet

• Because emissions are decreasing

What is the estimated annual cost of removing greenhouse gases if emissions are not reduced?

• 500 billion dollars

• 8 trillion dollars

• 1 trillion dollars

• 10 trillion dollars

What is a more cost-effective approach to dealing with carbon emissions?

• Developing new technologies that emit carbon

• Capturing carbon dioxide already emitted

• Developing technologies that do not emit carbon

• Ignoring carbon emissions

What is one of the suggested actions individuals can take to combat climate change?

• Continue current habits

• Wait for government action

• Ignore scientific advice

• Advocate for science and action

Which of the following is NOT a suggested action to help combat climate change?

• Plant trees

• Increase your carbon footprint

• Change your diet

• Vote for climate-friendly policies

What is the impact of every ton of carbon dioxide emitted now?

• It imposes a burden and debt on future generations

• It has no impact

• It reduces future costs

• It benefits the economy