CLEAN : Greenpeace chief says that words aren't matching actions on climate at Davos

CLEAN : Greenpeace chief says that words aren't matching actions on climate at Davos

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Business, Science, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the urgent need for action against climate change, highlighting the discrepancy between words and actions at forums like the World Economic Forum. It critiques the continued investment in fossil fuels by banks despite commitments to the Paris Agreement. The video also addresses the inadequacy of current solutions like tree planting to offset emissions and calls for direct confrontation and accountability to drive real change.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main criticism the speaker has about the World Economic Forum's approach to climate change?

They are reducing fossil fuel investments.

Their actions do not match their words.

They are planting too many trees.

They are investing in renewable energy.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, how much have the banks invested in fossil fuels since the Paris Agreement?

$1.4 trillion

$1.4 billion

$140 million

$14 billion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest about the banks' claims of being Paris compliant?

They are fully compliant.

They are misleading.

They have stopped fossil fuel investments.

They are investing in solar energy.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker describe as a 'false solution' to climate change?

Reducing carbon footprint

Building more factories

Investing in fossil fuels

Planting trees to offset emissions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker believe can make a difference in addressing environmental issues?

Investing in more fossil fuels

Ignoring the problem

Confronting people face to face

Relying on government policies