Energy Efficiency and Emissions Awareness

The video explores energy inefficiencies in homes, focusing on the Cohen residence in Colorado. It highlights the concept of 'vampire loads'—appliances that consume electricity even when turned off—and suggests that eliminating these could significantly reduce energy waste. The video also discusses the substantial emissions from cars, particularly in developing countries like China, and emphasizes the need for rich countries to lead in reducing emissions. To keep global warming below 2°C, it suggests doubling car fuel efficiency and adopting renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and tidal power.

What is the main issue identified at the Cohen residence?

• Water leakage

• Lack of space

• Energy wastage

• Noise pollution

What is the term used for appliances that consume electricity even when turned off?

• Phantom loads

• Ghost energy

• Vampire loads

• Zombie power

How much could be saved annually by eliminating vampire loads in the US?

• 18 coal-fired power plants

• 18 nuclear power plants

• 18 solar farms

• 18 wind farms

What percentage of global greenhouse gases is produced by cars?

• 10%

• 25%

• 15%

• 20%

Which country is highlighted as having an urgent transportation emissions problem?

• China

• Russia

• Brazil

• India

What is the proposed solution to keep global warming below the critical 2° threshold?

• Cutting 7 billion tons of emissions annually

• Planting more trees

• Building more dams

• Increasing coal production

Doubling the average fuel efficiency of cars would save how many billion tons of emissions?

• 3 billion tons

• 2 billion tons

• 1 billion tons

• 0.5 billion tons

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a renewable energy source?

• Solar power

• Wind power

• Nuclear power

• Tidal power

What is the current average temperature rise mentioned in the video?

• 5°C

• 6°C

• 8°C

• 7°C

What is the ultimate goal of using different renewable energy sources together?

• To increase global warming

• To reduce energy costs

• To move away from the fossil fuel economy

• To increase fossil fuel usage