U.N. Climate Change Report Warns Of Mass Animal Extinctions

The video discusses a recent climate report highlighting the risk of mass animal extinction, focusing on polar bears and other polar animals. It explains the impact of global warming, particularly if temperature goals are missed, leading to habitat loss due to melting ice. Predictions indicate that by 2035, most Arctic sea ice will disappear, causing polar animals to move inland, leading to survival conflicts. The urgency of climate action is emphasized, noting the short time frame to address these issues.

What percentage of species is expected to go extinct if global warming is limited to 1.5 degrees?

• 10%

• 14%

• 20%

• 25%

Why are polar animals like polar bears critically threatened at 2 degrees of warming?

• Food scarcity

• Increased human activity

• Loss of sea ice

• Predator increase

What is the primary reason polar bears need sea ice?

• For hunting

• For migration

• For shelter

• For breeding

By what year is most of the Arctic Ocean's sea ice expected to melt?

• 2040

• 2025

• 2035

• 2030

What potential issue arises when polar animals move to land due to melting ice?

• Increased tourism

• Improved survival rates

• Resource conflicts with other animals

• Habitat expansion