Why politicians have failed to tackle climate change

Who was a prominent figurehead in the climate change movement in 2019?

• James Hansen

• Al Gore

• Greta Thunberg

• David Attenborough

What was a major limitation of the Kyoto Protocol?

• It was only applicable to European countries

• It lacked practical power due to compromises

• It imposed no constraints on industrialized countries

• It was not recognized by the UN

Why did the United States refuse to ratify the Kyoto Protocol?

• It wanted to focus on renewable energy

• It relied heavily on fossil fuels

• It was not invited to the negotiations

• It had already met its emissions targets

What percentage of the world's energy is derived from fossil fuels?

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

How did fossil fuel companies influence the climate change debate?

• By undermining climate science

• By reducing their carbon emissions

• By supporting environmental policies

• By funding renewable energy projects

What was a significant change in China's approach to climate action in the 2010s?

• It became the largest emitter of greenhouse gases

• It increased its reliance on coal

• It refused to participate in global agreements

• It started leading a renewables revolution

What is the main goal of the Paris Agreement regarding global temperature rise?

• To eliminate all emissions by 2050

• To keep it below 2 degrees

• To keep it below 3 degrees

• To focus only on developed countries