CLEAN : Experts worried about climate change impact on high mountain areas

The video discusses the repurposing of dams and the challenges faced by engineers in different regions. It highlights the climate crisis in high mountain areas, where temperature increases are more pronounced, leading to significant environmental changes. These changes include declining snowpacks, shorter snow-covered periods, and increased flooding, affecting both high-altitude and downstream populations.

What is the primary focus of the initial discussion in the video?

• The benefits of renewable energy

• The role of technology in education

• The impact of climate change on oceans

• The need to repurpose dams

How much higher are temperature increases in high mountain regions compared to the global average?

• 5 to 6 degrees

• 3 to 4 degrees

• 7 to 8 degrees

• 1 to 2 degrees

What are some of the visible effects of temperature increases in high mountain regions?

• More frequent earthquakes

• Declining snowpacks and retreating glaciers

• Increased snowfall

• Rising sea levels

What types of floods are becoming more common due to climate change in high mountain areas?

• Droughts

• Hurricanes

• Tsunamis

• Rain on snow floods

How many people living downstream are affected by changes in high mountain regions?

• 500 million

• 1 million

• 3 billion

• 2 billion