Biden’s Green Economic Overhaul

Biden’s Green Economic Overhaul

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The transcript discusses Biden's strategic moves during the primaries to unify the Democratic Party by reaching out to progressives and Bernie Sanders. It highlights his efforts to appeal to centrists, including some Republicans, to strengthen his position against Trump. Additionally, it covers Biden's ambitious promise of achieving a carbon-free electric grid by 2035, noting the challenges and technological advancements needed to reach this goal, particularly the last 10% reliant on natural gas.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Biden's approach to unify the Democratic Party during the primaries?

He ignored the progressive wing.

He focused solely on centrist Democrats.

He reached out to Bernie Sanders and the progressive wing.

He avoided making any compromises.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group of voters is Biden also trying to appeal to besides Democrats?

Centrist Republicans

Far-left progressives

Libertarians

Green Party supporters

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Biden's ambitious climate goal for the US by 2035?

A 75% renewable energy target

A 50% reduction in carbon emissions

A carbon-free electric grid

Complete elimination of fossil fuels

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the University of California at Berkeley, what percentage of carbon-free energy could the US achieve by 2035 using current technologies?

50%

70%

90%

100%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge in achieving the last 10% of carbon reduction?

Dependence on natural gas power plants

Lack of political will

Insufficient funding

Public opposition