CLEAN : Climate protesters call on leaders to keep promises as G7 opens

CLEAN : Climate protesters call on leaders to keep promises as G7 opens

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Science, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses Extinction Rebellion's call to the G7 to take urgent action on the climate and ecological emergency. Despite decades of meetings and the Paris Agreement, G7 countries have failed to deliver on their promises, with carbon emissions continuing to rise. The video criticizes the hypocrisy of leaders, such as Boris Johnson, who speak about climate action but fail to implement meaningful changes. It highlights the need for immediate action, including stopping fossil fuel subsidies and reforming economic systems. The video also compares the severity of the climate crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the greater long-term threat posed by climate change.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main message Extinction Rebellion is trying to convey to the G7?

To ignore the Paris Agreement

To focus on economic growth

To take immediate action on climate promises

To continue with their current policies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest about fossil fuel subsidies?

They have no impact on climate change

They are beneficial for the environment

They should be stopped

They should be increased

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what is necessary for addressing the climate crisis?

More meetings and discussions

Relying on fossil fuels

Equitable distribution of resources

Ignoring the issue

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker believe the G7 should do beyond making promises?

Delay climate initiatives

Focus on economic policies

Take concrete actions

Announce new agreements

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What example does the speaker use to highlight hypocrisy in climate action?

Reduction in carbon emissions

Increased funding for renewable energy

Support for electric vehicles

Boris Johnson's flight to a climate meeting

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker compare the climate crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic?

The climate crisis has more severe projected outcomes

Both are equally impactful

The climate crisis is less urgent

COVID-19 is more severe

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ongoing project is mentioned as an example of environmental harm?

Electric vehicle program

Paris Agreement

HS 2 project

Renewable energy initiative