CLEAN : Purity or power: India's coal quandary

The video discusses the severe air and water pollution issues, particularly in Delhi, India, and the need to transition from coal to renewable energy. It emphasizes the importance of a just transition that ensures energy access for all. The video also highlights the responsibility of rich countries to support developing nations in adopting greener pathways, as they are not primarily responsible for the current climate crisis.

What is one of the major health issues caused by coal usage in Indian cities?

• Deforestation

• Water scarcity

• Smog and air pollution

• Soil erosion

Why is it important to ensure a just transition from coal to renewable energy?

• To reduce the cost of energy

• To ensure energy access for all

• To increase coal production

• To promote nuclear energy

What is a key factor in the transition from coal to renewable energy?

• Increasing coal exports

• Reducing renewable energy sources

• Focusing solely on wind energy

• Ensuring energy access for all

What did India emphasize at the Glasgow Climate Conference?

• Nuclear energy is the only solution

• Developing countries should lead the climate change efforts

• Rich countries should provide financial support to developing countries

• Coal should remain the primary energy source

Who is primarily responsible for the current climate crisis according to the transcript?

• Rich countries

• Natural causes

• Developing countries

• Both developing and rich countries equally

What is the obligation of rich countries towards developing countries in terms of climate change?

• To provide technological support only

• To assist in adopting a climate-resilient pathway

• To impose strict regulations on developing countries

• To reduce their own emissions only

What is the main cause of the climate crisis as mentioned in the transcript?

• Historical emissions of the rich world

• Natural disasters

• Technological advancements

• Current emissions of developing countries