‘Green is good’, PM Johnson tells investors as he urges them to back UK plans

The transcript discusses the global assembly in Glasgow, emphasizing the need to heed scientific advice and mobilize markets for urgent climate action. It highlights the UK's green industrial revolution, focusing on wind power, EVs, and hydrogen innovations. The role of market forces and consumer choice in driving green technology adoption is underscored. The UK has significantly reduced CO2 emissions while achieving economic growth, demonstrating that green initiatives are beneficial for the planet and economy.

What is the key lesson from COVID-19 according to the speaker?

• To listen to scientists and take urgent action

• To ignore market forces

• To focus solely on government intervention

• To prioritize economic growth over health

What is the UK's plan for the green industrial revolution?

• To increase coal production

• To become the leading producer of nuclear energy

• To transition to renewable energy sources

• To focus on traditional industrial methods

Which energy source does the UK aim to lead in, according to the speaker?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Offshore Wind

• Oil

What is the role of consumer choice in the green market transition?

• It is a stronger force than government and business

• It is irrelevant to green technology

• It only affects small businesses

• It has no impact on market trends

How has the UK's energy source composition changed since the speaker was a child?

• Coal usage has decreased to less than 1%

• Coal usage has increased to 80%

• Nuclear energy has become the primary source

• Renewable energy has decreased