CLEAN : Indigenous leader denounces 'net zero' pledges as 'greenwash' at COP26

The transcript highlights the urgent need to reduce emissions and criticizes the concept of 'net zero' as a form of greenwashing. It emphasizes the importance of real solutions driven by grassroots organizations and indigenous communities. The speaker expresses concern over the manipulation of climate data by industrialized nations to appear carbon neutral without making substantial changes. The call is for genuine reductions in emissions and a move away from false solutions like carbon markets and geoengineering.

What is the main critique of 'net zero' plans mentioned in the first section?

• They are too expensive to implement.

• They are a form of escapism and not real solutions.

• They are only applicable to developed countries.

• They focus too much on renewable energy.

What does the speaker wish to report back home from COP 26?

• That emissions have increased.

• That net zero plans are effective.

• That the meeting was a corporate takeover.

• That there has been significant progress.

According to the second section, what is needed instead of 'net zero'?

• More international agreements.

• Stricter regulations on industries.

• Increased funding for research.

• Real reductions and solutions.

What are carbon markets and offsets criticized for in the final section?

• Being too costly for developing countries.

• Not effectively reducing emissions at the source.

• Focusing too much on renewable energy.

• Being difficult to implement.

What is the main argument against geoengineering mentioned in the final section?

• It distracts from real solutions.

• It is not supported by scientific research.

• It is too expensive to be practical.

• It is only effective in certain regions.