Youth activists demand an end to fossil fuels

The transcript discusses the urgent need for a fossil fuel nonproliferation treaty to halt the expansion of coal, oil, and gas, and to phase out existing production. It highlights the detrimental impact of fossil fuels on the planet, comparing them to nuclear weapons as modern threats. The youth are particularly affected, feeling betrayed by leaders prioritizing profit over the environment. The role of fossil fuel lobbyists in climate summits is criticized, and a personal account from the Philippines underscores the urgency of addressing the climate crisis.

What is the primary goal of the proposed fossil fuel nonproliferation treaty?

• To increase the production of fossil fuels

• To halt the expansion of new fossil fuel projects

• To promote the use of nuclear energy

• To reduce the cost of fossil fuels

How are fossil fuels described in relation to their impact on the world?

• As a tool for economic growth

• As a solution to climate change

• As a source of renewable energy

• As weapons of mass destruction

What is considered a greater threat than nuclear war according to the transcript?

• Climate change

• Global economic recession

• Overpopulation

• Cyber warfare

What is the main criticism of the UN Climate Summit mentioned in the transcript?

• It focuses too much on renewable energy

• It is dominated by fossil fuel lobbyists

• It excludes developing countries

• It lacks scientific input

Which country is highlighted as being particularly vulnerable to climate change?

• Australia

• United States

• Germany

• Philippines