Cop26 is two weeks of 'business as usual and blah blah blah', says Greta Thunberg

The transcript highlights the awareness of leaders about the climate crisis and their deliberate inaction to maintain the status quo. It criticizes COP as a greenwashing event, where leaders make empty promises while avoiding drastic climate actions. The urgency for immediate and significant emission cuts is emphasized to meet the Paris Agreement targets. The transcript also connects the climate crisis to historical injustices rooted in colonialism, stressing the need to address these root causes for effective solutions.

What is the main reason leaders are maintaining the status quo regarding climate change?

• They are waiting for technological solutions.

• They are actively choosing to benefit themselves.

• They lack the resources to make changes.

• They are unaware of the consequences.

How is COP26 described in the transcript?

• A PR event with empty promises.

• A meeting of the most affected people.

• A festival of genuine commitments.

• A groundbreaking climate conference.

What is the main criticism of the Global North countries at COP26?

• They are focusing on technological solutions.

• They are refusing to take significant climate action.

• They are making drastic changes to reduce emissions.

• They are leading the fight against climate change.

What is necessary to stay below the target set in the Paris agreements?

• Immediate drastic annual emission cuts.

• Waiting for new technological solutions.

• Maintaining current emission rates.

• Ignoring historical injustices.

What historical context is linked to the climate crisis?

• The industrial revolution.

• The digital age.

• Colonialism and exploitation.

• The rise of renewable energy.