Michael Meacher MP on climate change and foreign aid

The video discusses the misconception that addressing climate change and aiding the poor are mutually exclusive. It highlights that climate change disproportionately affects developing countries, exacerbating issues like malnutrition, hunger, flooding, and health problems. By tackling climate change, significant benefits can be provided to impoverished communities.

Why is it incorrect to assume that addressing climate change and helping the poor are mutually exclusive?

• Because climate change only affects developed countries.

• Because addressing climate change can also help the poor.

• Because climate change is not a real issue.

• Because poverty is not related to climate change.

What are some of the effects of climate change on developing countries?

• Improved economic stability

• Increased technological advancements

• Malnutrition and increased hunger

• Decreased natural disasters

How does climate change contribute to malnutrition in developing countries?

• By reducing the need for aid

• By improving water quality

• By causing crop damage and food shortages

• By increasing food production

What is one way that addressing climate change can benefit the poor?

• By decreasing access to clean water

• By reducing crop damage and improving food security

• By increasing the cost of living

• By increasing the frequency of natural disasters

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of addressing climate change for the poor?

• Increasing dysentery

• Improving overall health

• Reducing unclean water

• Decreasing crop damage