COP26 Glasgow Climate Talks Latest: Nov. 8

COP26 Glasgow Climate Talks Latest: Nov. 8

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Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the outcomes and ongoing discussions from a climate summit, highlighting net zero pledges, a global methane reduction deal, and the challenges in carbon trading negotiations under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. It emphasizes the importance of strict rules to ensure effective emission reductions and the role of transaction taxes in supporting developing countries. The video also covers protests and the need for accountability in national pledges, with a focus on maintaining the 1.5-degree target.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the major achievements of the climate summit discussed in the first section?

A commitment to increase fossil fuel production

A reduction in global deforestation rates

Net zero pledges from several countries, including India

A global agreement to eliminate coal usage

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement?

Setting emission reduction targets for developed countries

Creating a global marketplace for carbon trading

Banning the use of fossil fuels worldwide

Increasing renewable energy investments

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do activists believe a bad carbon trading deal could be worse than no deal?

It would require significant financial investments

It could result in higher taxes for developing countries

It could lead to increased fossil fuel usage

It might allow countries to easily offset emissions without real reductions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main concerns discussed in the third section regarding national pledges?

The exclusion of developing countries from negotiations

The lack of a central review or control mechanism

The high cost of implementing pledges

The potential for increased global warming

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key goal related to the Paris Agreement that is being debated?

Increasing the target to 3 degrees

Eliminating the 2-degree target

Reducing the focus on renewable energy

Hardening the language around the 1.5-degree goal