Ecological Impact and Climate Solutions

The video discusses how restoring ecosystems can significantly contribute to achieving climate change goals without new technology. It highlights the importance of forests, wildlife, and coastal habitats in carbon storage and maintaining ecological balance. The video emphasizes the need for both ecosystem restoration and rapid decarbonization, urging personal and policy-level actions to support these efforts.

What is one major benefit of restoring the world's ecosystems?

• It reduces the Earth's natural balance.

• It can help achieve climate change goals.

• It eliminates the need for technology.

• It increases atmospheric CO2 levels.

Why are old forests considered invaluable?

• They grow faster than new forests.

• They require less maintenance.

• They are resistant to climate disasters.

• They are easy to cut down.

What is a major cause of large-scale deforestation?

• Urban development

• Cattle ranching and palm oil plantations

• Tourism

• Natural disasters

What is the impact of the sixth mass extinction event?

• Decline in animal populations

• Increase in human population

• Rise in plant species

• Stability in ecosystems

How do mega herbivores like elephants contribute to carbon storage?

• By consuming carbon

• By spreading seeds of carbon-storing trees

• By reducing forest fires

• By increasing atmospheric CO2

What happened when wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone?

• The ecosystem became unbalanced.

• The trees began to recover.

• The elk population increased.

• The forest vegetation declined.

What percentage of mangroves have already been lost?

• 67%

• 35%

• 30%

• 19%

Why are coastal habitats important for carbon sequestration?

• They cover large areas of land.

• They store carbon in deep soil layers.

• They are easy to restore.

• They are unaffected by human activities.

What is the equivalent impact of destroying coastal areas?

• 5% of global emissions

• No significant impact

• 10% of emissions from tropical deforestation

• 19% of emissions from tropical deforestation

What is a recommended personal action to support natural climate solutions?

• Ignore policy changes

• Buy non-certified wood products

• Increase meat consumption

• Volunteer to restore a wetland