CLEAN : Cut CO2 emissions 7.6% yearly to 2030 or miss 1.5C goal: UN

CLEAN : Cut CO2 emissions 7.6% yearly to 2030 or miss 1.5C goal: UN

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Science

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the need to reduce emissions by 3.2% or 3.3% annually, which was not achieved due to climate procrastination over the past decade. As a result, a 7.6% annual reduction is now required. Achieving this is possible with political will and private sector involvement, as supported by scientific evidence.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original annual percentage reduction target for emissions?

4.0% or 4.1%

5.0% or 5.1%

2.5% or 2.6%

3.2% or 3.3%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the consequence of delaying action on climate change over the past decade?

A decrease in the required reduction rate

An increase in the required reduction rate to 7.6%

No change in the required reduction rate

A reduction rate of 5.0% is now sufficient

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is achieving a 7.6% reduction in emissions annually considered possible?

Yes, with political will and private sector involvement

No, it requires more than just political will

No, it is impossible

Yes, but only with significant technological advances

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does the private sector play in achieving the new emission reduction targets?

No role at all

Only a financial role

A crucial role alongside political will

A minor role

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the science suggest about the feasibility of the new emission reduction targets?

It is not feasible

It is only feasible in developed countries

It is feasible with the right efforts

It requires new scientific discoveries