Environmental Issues and Challenges

CNN 10 discusses the current state of the environment, highlighting the urgency of addressing climate change and biodiversity loss. Despite some progress since the first Earth Day, such as cleaner air and water, significant challenges remain. The video emphasizes the need for immediate action to prevent further damage, including the climate crisis, deforestation, and overfishing. It concludes with a call to action for global change.

What is the purpose of CNN 10's summer schedule?

• To focus on entertainment content

• To resume regular programming in September

• To post clips Monday through Friday

• To provide daily 10-minute shows

What is the current state of the environment compared to 50 years ago?

• It has improved significantly

• It remains unchanged

• It is more dire today

• It has slightly worsened

Which environmental achievement is mentioned as a result of the Clean Air Act?

• Cleaner rivers

• Reduced acid rain

• Recovery of the ozone layer

• Cleaner skies over LA

What is one of the key areas where we are worse off today?

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

• Climate disruption

• Water scarcity

What has caused the sixth mass extinction event according to experts?

• Human activities

• Natural disasters

• Asteroid impact

• Alien invasion

What percentage of the Amazon rainforest has vanished in the last 50 years?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What is a significant problem with understanding environmental changes?

• They happen slowly and are hard to notice

• They are not scientifically proven

• They are too complex to understand

• They are too fast to track

What has caused a significant loss in the size of fish in Key West, Florida?

• Natural predators

• Pollution

• Overfishing and regulatory changes

• Climate change

What percentage of marine fish stocks are fully exploited or depleted?

• 90%

• 100%

• 70%

• 50%

What should the global environmental movement focus on according to the transcript?

• Focusing on economic growth

• Addressing ongoing challenges

• Celebrating past achievements

• Ignoring current issues