20 Nations Pledge To End Funding Fossil Fuels Abroad

At the climate summit in Scotland, 20 countries pledged to stop funding fossil fuel projects overseas. The focus was on phasing out coal to meet the Paris Agreement goals, though major coal-dependent countries like China did not commit. The UK faces challenges in adopting renewable energy, with climate change impacting farmers. The US and 19 other countries signed a clean energy deal, but China and India were notably absent. The transition to renewable energy is complex and costly, with significant technological and economic challenges.

Which major coal-dependent country did not commit to phasing out coal at the climate summit?

• Germany

• United Kingdom

• United States

• China

What percentage of the world's electricity was produced by coal factories in 2019?

• 25%

• 60%

• 37%

• 50%

What is a significant challenge faced by the UK in transitioning to renewable energy?

• Difficulty in obtaining planning permission

• High costs

• Public opposition

• Lack of technology

Which two countries were notably absent from the climate summit discussions despite their high carbon emissions?

• Brazil and Australia

• India and China

• United States and Russia

• Germany and France

What is a major challenge in transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy?

• Limited availability of resources

• Technological advancements and costs

• Insufficient government funding

• Lack of public interest