CLEAN : 'Empty promises that lead nowhere' says climate campaigner following Biden speech

CLEAN : 'Empty promises that lead nowhere' says climate campaigner following Biden speech

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Biology

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the US's role in global climate efforts, highlighting the Inflation Reduction Act's impact on emissions and the need for climate finance for low-income countries. Despite commitments, the US has fallen short in providing promised funds. The global emissions trajectory is off track, with severe climate impacts worldwide. The video critiques the recurring empty promises at COP meetings, emphasizing the urgency to meet the Paris Agreement's goals of staying below 1.5°C.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the major obligations of the US on the global stage regarding climate change?

To promote coal usage

To provide climate finance for low and middle-income countries

To increase fossil fuel production

To reduce taxes on carbon emissions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant law did the Biden administration pass to help cut US emissions?

The Clean Air Act

The Green New Deal

The Inflation Reduction Act

The Environmental Protection Act

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What amount did President Biden commit to climate finance for low-income countries?

$15 billion

$20 billion

$11.4 billion

$5 billion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of global emissions according to climate science reports?

Below target

Slightly above target

Far off track from where it needs to be

On track to meet targets

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the target temperature increase limit set by the Paris Agreement?

Below 1.5 degrees

Below 2.5 degrees

Below 3 degrees

Below 2 degrees