Understanding Climate Policy and Fossil Fuel Challenges

The video discusses the importance of Canada's forests and the challenges faced in reducing fossil fuel production. It highlights the influence of the fossil fuel industry on climate policies and the lack of frameworks to regulate production. The speaker introduces the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, which aims to create a fair and equitable framework for winding down fossil fuel production. The video also covers the growing support for the treaty and the need for bold new ideas to address climate change.

What percentage of the Earth's wetlands are held by Canada's northern forests?

• 50%

• 25%

• 10%

• 75%

What was the speaker's initial belief about Canada's failure to reduce emissions?

• Public opposition

• Lack of technology

• Government disbelief in climate change

• Insufficient funding

Which major climate agreement does not mention fossil fuels?

• Paris Agreement

• Kyoto Protocol

• Montreal Protocol

• Copenhagen Accord

What is the main reason the speaker believes markets are not constraining fossil fuel supply?

• Lack of renewable energy

• High demand for fossil fuels

• Distorted by tax breaks and subsidies

• Insufficient government policies

What is the goal of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative?

• Promote renewable energy exclusively

• Increase fossil fuel production

• Create a framework to manage fossil fuel decline

• Ban all fossil fuel use immediately

Why is there a need for a global registry of fossil fuel production?

• To promote fossil fuel subsidies

• To reduce renewable energy use

• To ensure transparency and accountability

• To increase production

Which countries are expected to act first in reducing fossil fuel production?

• Developing countries

• Countries with large populations

• Wealthy countries

• Oil-importing countries

What is one criticism of the Fossil Fuel Treaty mentioned by the speaker?

• It focuses too much on renewables

• It lacks support

• It's unfeasible

• It's too small

What historical examples does the speaker use to illustrate the importance of the journey towards a treaty?

• Landmines and nuclear treaties

• Trade and commerce treaties

• Environmental and wildlife treaties

• Space and technology treaties

What personal story does the speaker share to convey hope for future change?

• A talk with their grandmother

• A meeting with an oil CEO

• A discussion with a politician

• A conversation with a scientist