UN Global Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy (Ages 11 - 17)

The video discusses the increasing demand for energy due to population growth and the United Nations' goal to provide affordable and clean energy by 2030. It highlights the invention of electricity and the ongoing challenge of providing access to 1.2 billion people. Renewable energy sources like solar and wind are presented as sustainable solutions. The environmental impact of fossil fuels and nuclear power is addressed, emphasizing the need for investment in clean energy. Progress in renewable energy technologies and innovative solutions like piezoelectric harvesting are showcased, encouraging a global energy revolution by 2030.

What is the United Nations' target year to make clean energy accessible to everyone?

• 2050

• 2040

• 2030

• 2025

Which renewable energy source converts sunlight into electricity?

• Geothermal energy

• Solar power

• Hydropower

• Wind power

What is a major consequence of using fossil fuels?

• They are unlimited

• They are inexpensive

• They emit dangerous toxins

• They are renewable

Which disaster highlighted the risks of nuclear power?

• Chernobyl

• Three Mile Island

• Bhopal

• Fukushima

What innovative technology is used to convert dance floor vibrations into energy?

• Hydroelectric dams

• Wind turbines

• Piezoelectric tiles

• Solar panels