CLEAN : Australia riding coal train despite climate pleas

CLEAN : Australia riding coal train despite climate pleas

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Science, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses the environmental impact of blasts on unique woodlands and the village of Bulgur, highlighting the potential destruction due to noise and dust. It then shifts to Australia's political landscape, noting the new Prime Minister's awareness of global policy needs and the diminishing demand for Australian coal. The conversation concludes with a focus on the transformation of global electricity markets, increased investment in renewable energy, and the decline of the coal industry due to structural changes and environmental concerns.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the height of the blast mentioned in the video?

500 feet

1000 feet

2000 feet

1500 feet

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected impact of the blast on the village of Bulgur?

It will become a tourist attraction

It will become uninhabitable

It will be expanded

It will be preserved as a historical site

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant political change has Australia made according to the video?

Elected a new environmental minister

Appointed a new Prime Minister

Implemented a new tax policy

Banned coal mining

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the trend in the global electricity markets as mentioned in the video?

Increase in coal demand

Stagnation in renewable energy investment

Rapid transformation

Decrease in technology development

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current state of the coal industry according to the video?

Experiencing growth

In structural decline

Stable with no changes

Expanding rapidly