Listening Exercise

What is the projected global temperature increase by 2050 compared to the 1800s, if current trends continue?

• 1.0°C

• 1.5°C

• 2.0°C

• 2.5°C

What is a direct consequence of high temperatures on power grids?

• Increased energy efficiency

• Widespread blackouts

• Reduced energy demands

• Stable power supply

Which regions are projected to experience more frequent and severe droughts due to climate change?

• Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan

• Southwestern United States, Southern Africa, and Eastern Australia

• London and Delhi

• Jakarta, Mumbai, and Lagos

How do rising temperatures and air pollution impact human health, particularly for newborns and children?

• Decreased rates of asthma and respiratory disease

• Lower rates of premature and underweight births

• Higher rates of premature and underweight births, and increased respiratory illnesses

• Improved lung function in children

What is a significant impact of unpredictable heatwaves, droughts, and floods on global food production?

• Increased food production in all regions

• Stable grocery prices

• Crippled small-scale farmers leading to hunger and famine

• Enhanced tropical fruit availability