Climate Change and Sustainability Concepts

The video discusses the impact of climate change, focusing on CO2 emissions and their effects on global temperatures and extreme weather. It highlights the role of rainforests as carbon sinks and the detrimental impact of palm oil production on biodiversity. The speaker emphasizes individual actions, encouraging consumers to make informed choices to reduce deforestation and promote sustainability.

What is one way an individual can contribute to reducing global warming?

• By choosing a different lunch option

• By driving more frequently

• By cutting down trees

• By using more plastic products

What has been the primary cause of increased CO2 levels in the atmosphere over the last 100 years?

• Use of fossil fuels

• Natural forest fires

• Increased animal population

• Increased volcanic activity

What is the relationship between CO2 concentrations and global temperatures?

• Higher CO2 concentrations lead to lower temperatures

• Higher CO2 concentrations have no effect on temperatures

• Higher CO2 concentrations lead to higher temperatures

• CO2 concentrations and temperatures are unrelated

What are some of the extreme weather events linked to increased CO2 levels?

• Increased snowfall

• Decreased hurricane activity

• More frequent droughts and floods

• Milder summers

What role do forests play in combating climate change?

• They increase CO2 levels

• They act as carbon sinks

• They have no impact on CO2 levels

• They release methane

What is a major driver of deforestation in rainforests?

• Urban development

• Palm oil production

• Mining activities

• Tourism

Which two countries are responsible for 85% of the world's palm oil production?

• Brazil and Argentina

• Indonesia and Malaysia

• India and China

• Nigeria and Ghana

What is one way individuals can identify palm oil in products?

• By looking for a green label

• By assuming all oils are palm oil

• By checking for 'palm oil' or 'palm kernel oil' on labels

• By looking for the term 'vegetable oil'

How can consumers influence companies to adopt sustainable practices?

• By purchasing more products

• By boycotting all products

• By ignoring product labels

• By contacting companies and asking about their practices

What is the potential impact of consumer pressure on companies regarding palm oil?

• It has no impact

• It can lead to reduced global warming and biodiversity conservation

• It increases deforestation

• It leads to higher product prices