US, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait water down key climate

The video discusses the risk of Earth's temperature crossing the 1.5°C threshold by 2030, leading to severe climate impacts. It highlights the need to cut greenhouse gas pollution by 40.5% by 2030 and 100% by 2050 to prevent further temperature rise. The UN climate conference in Katowice aims to develop regulations to meet Paris Agreement goals. However, the IPCC report faced rejection from the US, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, leading to a lack of consensus.

What environmental impacts are expected if Earth's temperature crosses the 1.5 Celsius threshold by 2030?

• More frequent snowfall

• Decreased sea levels

• Droughts, floods, and extreme heat

• Increased biodiversity

What is the main goal of the 24th conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change?

• To discuss economic policies

• To promote fossil fuel usage

• To develop a rulebook to slow down climate change

• To increase global trade

Which countries rejected the IPCC Climate Change report during the conference?

• Brazil and Argentina

• US, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait

• China and India

• Canada and Mexico

What did the US authorities suggest about the data from the IPCC report?

• It should be immediately implemented

• It should be celebrated

• It should be noted, not welcomed

• It should be ignored

What was a major reason for the lack of agreement among parties at the conference?

• Economic differences

• Technological barriers

• Cultural misunderstandings

• Lack of consensus