Sharma urges press to name and shame governments who fail climate commitments

Sharma urges press to name and shame governments who fail climate commitments

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The video highlights the certainty of the British press in holding power accountable and its evolving focus on climate change. It discusses the increased media attention on climate issues, the shift in editorial stance over the years, and the current global challenges like the Ukraine crisis and energy security. The speaker emphasizes the link between energy and climate security and calls on journalists to continue their vital role in reporting and shaping the narrative on climate change.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional certainty does the speaker add to the list of death and taxes?

The reliability of technology

The tenacity of the British press

The inevitability of change

The growth of the economy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the media's focus on climate change evolved over the years?

It has decreased significantly

It remains a side issue

It has become a central topic across various fields

It is only covered during environmental events

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What trend is observed in right-leaning newspapers regarding climate action editorials?

They publish more editorials against climate action

They have stopped publishing editorials

They have increased editorials in favor of climate action

They only publish neutral editorials

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major global event is highlighted as defining 2022?

The US presidential election

The Brexit negotiations

The invasion of Ukraine

The COVID-19 pandemic

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what has climate security become synonymous with?

Technological advancement

Political stability

Energy security

Economic growth