Theresa May unveils new 25-year Environment Plan in speech at the London Wetland Centre

Theresa May unveils new 25-year Environment Plan in speech at the London Wetland Centre

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The video discusses the success of the UK's plastic bag charge, which has led to a significant reduction in plastic bag usage, benefiting marine life and reducing landfill waste. It outlines future plans to extend the charge to all retailers and explore further measures to tackle single-use plastics. The UK aims to leverage its international influence to promote ocean sustainability and reduce plastic waste globally. Additionally, the video highlights the UK's achievements in reducing carbon emissions and its commitment to addressing climate change, including supporting vulnerable nations affected by environmental changes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the direct outcomes of introducing a charge for plastic bags in the UK?

Decrease in public awareness

Increase in plastic bag usage

Rise in landfill waste

Improvement in marine life safety

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the UK planning to do to further reduce plastic waste?

Reduce taxes on plastic production

Increase landfill sites

Extend the plastic bag charge to all retailers

Ban all plastic products

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the UK plan to use its international influence regarding ocean sustainability?

By reducing marine protected areas

By creating a Commonwealth Blue Charter

By hosting a global summit on climate change

By increasing plastic production

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant achievement did the UK reach in April regarding coal-fired electricity?

First full day without coal-fired electricity since the 1880s

First full week without coal-fired electricity

Increased coal production

Reduced coal imports

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did the UK decarbonize at a faster rate than any other G20 country?

2018

2016

2014

2012