CLEAN : Thunberg labels COP26 a 'greenwash festival' as youth demand action

CLEAN : Thunberg labels COP26 a 'greenwash festival' as youth demand action

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Social Studies, Science, Other

9th - 12th Grade

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The video addresses the climate crisis, criticizing the lack of effective action by global leaders, particularly from the Global North. It highlights the greenwashing of climate conferences and calls for urgent, transformative action to address the crisis. The speaker emphasizes the severe consequences of inaction, including loss of life and livelihoods, and urges the use of all available tools to drive change.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker criticize about the COP event in the introduction?

Its focus on technological solutions

Its exclusionary practices

Its success in addressing climate issues

Its inclusive nature

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what is the main issue with the commitments made at the COP event?

They are too ambitious

They are focused on the wrong issues

They are too costly

They are not backed by real action

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe the COP event?

A groundbreaking conference

A global North Greenwash festival

A successful climate summit

A technological innovation fair

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest is necessary to address the climate crisis?

Passive observation

Transformational change

Incremental improvements

Ignoring the issue

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What impact does the speaker highlight as a result of the climate crisis?

Increased school enrollment

Improved agricultural yields

Destruction of farms

Economic growth