TED: Hopeful lessons from the battle to save rainforests | Tasso Azevedo

The video discusses the significance of Brazil's forests, particularly the Amazon, in climate regulation and biodiversity. It highlights the alarming rate of deforestation and the Brazilian government's efforts to combat it through various initiatives. The video also explores the relationship between climate change and forests, emphasizing the need for global strategies to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable development.

What unique feature does Brazil have in relation to its name?

• It is named after a river.

• It is named after a mountain.

• It is named after a tree.

• It is named after a historical figure.

What percentage of the world's forests are located in Brazil?

• 25%

• 5%

• 20%

• 12%

What was a significant action taken by Brazil to monitor deforestation?

• Reducing forest area

• Creating a real-time monitoring system

• Establishing a new forest department

• Increasing logging activities

How much did deforestation decrease in Brazil over the last decade?

• 90%

• 25%

• 75%

• 50%

What is the goal for forest cover loss in Brazil by 2020?

• Zero loss

• Reduce by 10%

• Increase by 5%

• Maintain current levels

What percentage of greenhouse gas emissions is attributed to deforestation globally?

• 10%

• 60%

• 15%

• 30%

What is one of the main challenges in tackling climate change according to the speaker?

• Increasing fossil fuel use

• Lack of technology

• Disconnecting development from carbon emissions

• Overpopulation

What is the estimated budget of CO2 emissions allowed until the end of the century?

• 2000 billion tons

• 500 billion tons

• 1000 billion tons

• 1500 billion tons

What is one proposed solution to reduce carbon emissions?

• Increase fossil fuel subsidies

• Implement carbon pricing

• Ban all cars

• Stop all flights

What is the relationship between forests and climate change as discussed in the video?

• Forests are only affected by climate change.

• Forests are solely responsible for climate change.

• Forests have no impact on climate change.

• Forests can both contribute to and mitigate climate change.