CLEAN : International Energy Agency (IEA) director wants action, not words

CLEAN : International Energy Agency (IEA) director wants action, not words

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Social Studies, Business

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses major emission sources like iron, steel, and aviation, emphasizing the need for technology to address these issues. It critiques the gap between climate pledges and real-world actions, urging for detailed plans to achieve Net 0 by 2050. The focus shifts to the importance of clean energy investments in emerging countries, highlighting the disparity in investment distribution. The video concludes by addressing coal's significant role in emissions and the challenges in reducing its impact, stressing the importance of even small temperature control efforts.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the major sectors contributing to emissions as mentioned in the video?

Textile and fashion

Healthcare and pharmaceuticals

Iron, steel, and aviation

Agriculture and forestry

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern regarding the commitments made by countries for net-zero emissions by 2050?

Over-reliance on renewable energy

Gap between rhetoric and real actions

Insufficient financial resources

Lack of technological advancements

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary issue with clean energy investments in emerging countries?

Political instability

Disparity in investment distribution

Lack of skilled workforce

High cost of renewable technologies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What signal should governments send to investors regarding old energy sources?

Ignore the issue

Promote fossil fuel subsidies

Highlight potential financial risks

Encourage continued investment

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge in dealing with coal emissions?

Significant contribution to global emissions

High cost of coal

Limited coal reserves

Lack of alternative energy sources