40+ Countries Pledge To Cut Heavily Polluting Coal, With Caveats

The video discusses the Powering Past Coal Alliance's pledge announced in Glasgow, aiming to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. Over 40 countries signed the pledge, but they represent only 13% of global coal usage. Major coal consumers like China, India, and the US did not sign. The video highlights the need for big countries to stop using coal by 2035 to meet climate goals, with all coal plants needing closure by 2040.

What percentage of global coal usage is represented by the countries that signed the coal pledge?

• 25%

• 13%

• 50%

• 75%

Which of the following countries did NOT sign the coal pledge?

• India

• Germany

• Canada

• South Korea

What percentage of global coal usage is attributed to the top 20 coal-consuming countries?

• 94%

• 75%

• 50%

• 100%

By what year does the International Energy Agency suggest major countries should stop using coal to meet climate goals?

• 2050

• 2040

• 2035

• 2025

What is the increase in China's coal emissions compared to pre-pandemic levels?

• 5%

• 10%

• 7%

• 3%