Coalition Stand-Off Over Energy Sources

Coalition Stand-Off Over Energy Sources

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The video discusses the UK's future energy needs, emphasizing the importance of renewable energy sources like wind, sun, and waves to replace old power stations and reduce carbon emissions. The government plans to invest £110 billion to meet these goals. Challenges include dependency on imported gas and meeting carbon targets. Green energy, while crucial, is not a standalone solution, as conventional power stations are still needed. Local opposition to wind turbines highlights the complexity of energy solutions. The energy bill aims to meet carbon targets and encourage private sector investment in new power stations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main reasons the UK needs to invest in renewable energy sources?

To decrease the number of power stations

To increase dependency on imported gas

To meet rising electricity demand and reduce carbon emissions

To reduce electricity bills

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant challenge of relying solely on wind energy?

Wind turbines are too expensive to build

Wind turbines require a lot of land

Wind energy is not always available

Wind energy cannot be stored

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected change in electricity usage by 2050?

It will decrease by half

It will remain the same

It will double

It will triple

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is there opposition to new wind turbines in certain areas?

They are too expensive to maintain

They are seen as industrial and out of scale with the landscape

They cause environmental damage

They are considered too noisy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the energy bill mentioned in the transcript?

To encourage the private sector to build new power stations

To reduce electricity prices

To eliminate the use of conventional power stations

To increase the import of gas