TED: The bad math of the fossil fuel industry | Tzeporah Berman

The video discusses the importance of Canada's Great Northern Forests and the challenges posed by fossil fuel production. Despite government efforts to regulate emissions, fossil fuel production remains unchecked. The speaker highlights the need for a global framework to manage fossil fuel production and introduces the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative. The treaty aims to create a fair and equitable wind-down of fossil fuels. Support for the treaty is growing, with endorsements from Nobel laureates, cities, and scientists. The speaker remains hopeful for a future where fossil fuels are phased out.

What percentage of the Earth's wetlands is held by Canada's Great Northern Forest?

• 10%

• 25%

• 75%

• 50%

What was the initial belief about Canada's failure to reduce emissions?

• Lack of technology

• Public opposition

• Government disbelief in climate change

• Insufficient funding

What is a major issue with current climate policies according to the speaker?

• They are not supported by the public

• They are too expensive to implement

• They regulate emissions but not fossil fuel production

• They focus too much on renewable energy

What did the speaker find missing in the Paris Agreement?

• References to renewable energy

• Financial support for developing nations

• Mentions of fossil fuels

• Commitments from major countries

What do oil company CEOs hope will allow them to continue production?

• Government subsidies

• Public support

• Unproven technologies like carbon capture

• Increased demand for oil

What is the projected increase in fossil fuel production over the next decade?

• 120%

• 50%

• 80%

• 100%

What is the purpose of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative?

• To increase fossil fuel production

• To create a framework for equitable fossil fuel reduction

• To promote renewable energy

• To provide financial aid to oil companies

Why is there a need for a global registry of fossil fuel production?

• To ensure fair pricing

• To increase production

• To support oil companies

• To provide transparency and accountability

Which groups have shown support for the fossil fuel treaty?

• Only environmental activists

• Nobel laureates, cities, and scientists

• Only government officials

• Only oil companies

What historical examples does the speaker use to illustrate potential for change?

• The invention of the internet

• The rise of social media

• The development of nuclear weapons

• The transformation in communication and travel