Cop26: Five graphs that show the reality of climate change

The transcript emphasizes the urgent need to reduce global emissions by 2030, highlighting the potential role of the Glasgow COP 26 Summit in achieving climate goals. It criticizes the slow response to climate change, which is already costing lives, and points out the disparity between ambitious climate targets and the lack of real action. The speaker stresses that COP 26 is a crucial turning point for humanity to address climate change effectively.

What is the target year by which global emissions must be halved to keep the 1.5-degree goal achievable?

• 2025

• 2050

• 2030

• 2040

What is the main consequence of a slow response to climate change?

• Increased economic growth

• Costing lives

• More job opportunities

• Better weather conditions

Which phrase is used to describe the gap between climate targets and reality?

• Successful outcomes

• Realistic plans

• Unmatched ambitions

• Achieved goals

What is the criticism of the promises made for achieving Net 0 by 2050?

• They are not backed by action

• They are already achieved

• They are too ambitious

• They are too costly

Why is the Glasgow COP 26 Summit considered a turning point for humanity?

• It focuses on economic growth

• It is seen as a crucial moment for decisive action

• It is the first climate summit

• It marks the end of climate change