G-20 Climate Agreement Leaves COP26 Needing Breakthrough

President Biden criticized Russia and China for their lack of commitment to climate change at the G20 summit. The discussion highlighted the challenges and hopes for COP 26, with climate change being a contentious issue. Biden expressed disappointment over the weak language in climate agreements, similar to the 2015 Paris Accord. The video also touches on domestic political challenges Biden faces, particularly from Senator Joe Manchin, and the divide between developed and developing nations on climate initiatives.

Which two countries did President Biden specifically call out for their lack of climate change commitments?

• Russia and China

• Germany and France

• India and Brazil

• Australia and Canada

What was the main issue at the G20 summit according to President Biden?

• Trade agreements

• Climate change

• Nuclear disarmament

• Human rights

What did the language at the G20 summit mirror?

• The Rio Earth Summit

• The Montreal Protocol

• The Kyoto Protocol

• The Paris Climate Accord of 2015

Which countries were identified as major hurdles in the climate communique?

• Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia

• India, China, and Russia

• Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar

• Brazil, South Africa, and Mexico

What domestic challenge might President Biden face regarding climate initiatives?

• Opposition from environmental groups

• Resistance from coal-producing regions

• Support from all political parties

• Lack of public interest