Where the Candidates Stand on Oil, Energy

Where the Candidates Stand on Oil, Energy

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The video discusses Joe Biden's ambitious climate goals, including a $2 trillion investment in clean energy and transitioning away from the oil industry. It contrasts Biden's approach with President Trump's support for the oil sector, highlighting job losses and the impact of COVID-19. The energy transition is already underway, with renewable energy indices outperforming traditional markets. The discussion covers potential policy impacts on drilling costs, federal land use, and methane emissions, emphasizing the economic implications for oil companies.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of Joe Biden's major goals for the energy sector?

Ban all forms of renewable energy

Invest over 2 trillion dollars in clean energy

Increase federal subsidies for the oil industry

Reduce investment in clean energy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential consequence of Biden's energy policies?

Increased drilling on federal lands

Higher costs for drilling wells

More subsidies for the oil industry

Faster pipeline approvals

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does President Trump's approach to the oil industry differ from Biden's?

Trump aims to increase reliance on foreign oil

Trump is a strong supporter of the oil industry

Trump plans to ban fracking

Trump supports reducing oil industry jobs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change occurred in the oil and gas extraction sector before COVID-19?

Increase in oil prices

Gain of 48,000 jobs

Increase in federal subsidies

Loss of 48,000 jobs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the performance of the renewable energy and clean technology index suggest?

It is outperforming the S&P

It is underperforming compared to the S&P

It has no impact on the market

It is declining rapidly