Democratic Candidates Stance on Climate Change

Democratic Candidates Stance on Climate Change

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The video discusses the climate policies of Democratic candidates, highlighting their agreement on the threat of global warming but differing approaches to tackling it. Key topics include fossil fuel interests, fracking, carbon pricing, and rejoining the Paris Climate Accord. The video also covers support for electric vehicles and the debate over nuclear power. It contrasts these with the Trump administration's rollback of climate-friendly policies and emphasis on energy independence, driven by fracking expansion.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Democratic candidates are noted for agreeing on banning fracking on public lands?

Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris

Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders

Cory Booker and Pete Buttigieg

Andrew Yang and Amy Klobuchar

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the only candidate mentioned to have called carbon pricing a tax?

Amy Klobuchar

Pete Buttigieg

Andrew Yang

Beto O'Rourke

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a top priority for most Democratic candidates regarding international agreements?

Participating in the G7 Summit

Rejoining the Paris climate accord

Joining the Kyoto Protocol

Signing the Green New Deal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which candidate wants to discuss next-generation nuclear technology?

Kamala Harris

Bernie Sanders

Cory Booker

Elizabeth Warren

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has the Trump administration done regarding California's car emissions regulations?

Ignored them

Supported them

Revoked their authority

Strengthened them