Environmental protesters camp out at London's Oxford Circus amid tube disruption rumours

Environmental protesters camp out at London's Oxford Circus amid tube disruption rumours

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The speaker discusses their presence at Oxford Circus to combat climate change and ecological collapse. They highlight alarming statistics about wildlife decline and the rising emissions in Britain, emphasizing the lack of action due to vested interests. The impact of protests on traffic and public awareness is noted, alongside concerns about the sixth mass extinction and environmental degradation. The speaker addresses public perception of the movement and the importance of drawing attention to climate emergencies.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of wildlife has died out since 1970 according to the speaker?

50%

60%

70%

30%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main reasons for the lack of action on climate change mentioned by the speaker?

Vested interests and short-term thinking

Lack of technology

Insufficient funding

Public disinterest

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant action does the speaker mention to draw attention to climate issues?

Writing a petition

Launching a social media campaign

Affecting the tube in London

Organizing a global conference

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what is currently happening to the soil and air?

They are being enriched

They are being ignored

They are being preserved

They are being degraded and poisoned

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest might alienate people from the movement?

Lack of media coverage

Extreme actions like affecting the tube

Insufficient funding

Public disinterest