How to Hit the Brakes on Climate Change

The video discusses the impact of climate change and the metaphor of a bus heading towards a cliff, representing potential climate catastrophe. It explores carbon pricing as a method to slow emissions, highlighting the complexities and risks involved. The video also considers alternative strategies, including aggressive emission reductions and the potential exhilaration of taking risks, emphasizing the importance of political decisions in shaping the future.

What is the metaphor used to describe the potential outcomes of climate change?

• A plane in turbulence

• A bus headed downhill

• A train on a track

• A ship in a storm

What is the primary tool mentioned for slowing down emissions?

• Nuclear power

• Deforestation

• Carbon pricing

• Renewable energy

What factors do economists consider when calculating the cost of CO2 emissions?

• Cultural trends and media influence

• Political stability and trade

• Technological advancements and innovation

• Population growth and energy use

What is a potential downside of aggressively reducing emissions?

• Decreased public awareness

• Lower energy efficiency

• Higher initial carbon prices

• Increased economic growth

What is the risk associated with accelerating towards a climate catastrophe?

• Economic prosperity

• Exhilaration of speed

• Increased biodiversity

• Potential for disaster