Alice Bows-Larkin: Climate change is happening. Here's how we adapt

The video discusses the impact of human actions on climate change, emphasizing the need for immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It highlights the difference between a two-degree and a four-degree warming scenario, stressing the severe impacts of the latter. The speaker argues for significant changes in energy policy and economic growth, particularly in wealthy nations, to avoid dangerous climate change. The talk concludes with a call to action, urging immediate emission reductions to prevent catastrophic global warming.

What is the main message regarding individual actions and climate change?

• Individual actions can significantly influence future climate change.

• Individuals have no impact on climate change.

• Only governments can address climate change.

• Climate change is a natural process unaffected by human actions.

What has been the focus of government negotiators over the last two decades?

• Promoting renewable energy exclusively.

• Increasing industrial growth.

• Reducing global population.

• Avoiding a two-degree centigrade warming above pre-industrial levels.

Why is a four-degree global warming scenario concerning?

• It will lead to a decrease in global temperatures.

• It will only affect marine life.

• It will have no impact on the environment.

• It will challenge infrastructure and food security.

What is the potential impact of a four-degree warming on food security?

• No change in food production.

• Increase in crop yields.

• Improvement in global food security.

• Significant reduction in maize and wheat yields.

What is emphasized as crucial to avoid a four-degree scenario?

• Waiting for new technology.

• Focusing solely on nuclear energy.

• Ignoring current emission levels.

• Immediate reduction in emissions.

What is the role of energy policy in addressing climate change?

• Focusing on increasing energy demand.

• Ignoring energy conservation.

• Reducing energy demand and improving efficiency.

• Relying solely on fossil fuels.

What is the implication of cumulative emissions on climate change?

• They only affect local climates.

• They are easily reversible.

• They accumulate and affect future climate scenarios.

• They have no long-term impact.

What is the potential consequence of not reducing emissions in the short term?

• More significant year-on-year emission reductions required.

• Easier emission reductions later.

• No impact on future climate scenarios.

• Immediate resolution of climate issues.

What is a significant challenge for wealthy nations in reducing emissions?

• Abundant natural resources.

• Low population density.

• Lack of technology.

• High per capita emissions.

What is suggested as necessary for wealthy nations to avoid a two-degree warming?

• Continued economic growth without changes.

• A period of planned austerity and emission reductions.

• Ignoring global climate agreements.

• Increasing fossil fuel usage.