CLEAN : Indigenous leader denounces 'net zero' pledges as 'greenwash' at COP26

CLEAN : Indigenous leader denounces 'net zero' pledges as 'greenwash' at COP26

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10th Grade - University

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The transcript highlights the urgent need to reduce emissions and criticizes the concept of 'net zero' as a form of greenwashing. It emphasizes the importance of real solutions driven by grassroots organizations and indigenous communities. The speaker expresses concern over the manipulation of climate data by industrialized nations to appear carbon neutral without making substantial changes. The call is for genuine reductions in emissions and a move away from false solutions like carbon markets and geoengineering.

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How do grassroots organizations contribute to climate action according to the text?

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What are the main concerns regarding the concept of net zero as discussed in the text?

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Discuss the implications of carbon markets and offsets as mentioned in the text.

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What are the perceived distractions from real solutions in climate discussions?

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What is meant by 'real solutions' in the context of climate action?

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