John Kerry Says G-20 Needs to 'Step Up' on Climate Action

The transcript discusses the ambitious goals for COP 26 in Glasgow, highlighting the challenges and commitments needed from major economies like the G7 and G20. It emphasizes the importance of international cooperation, especially in funding climate action for less developed countries. The need to phase out fossil fuel subsidies and the urgency of keeping global temperature rise within 1.5 degrees are also discussed. The role of young people and the necessity for developed countries to lead by example are underscored.

What is the main reason the speaker is not very hopeful about achieving an ambitious deal at COP 26?

• High stakes involved in the climate crisis

• Insufficient funding for climate initiatives

• Disagreements among scientists

• Lack of interest from major countries

What aggressive goal did the G7 set for 2020 to 2030?

• Increase coal production

• End funding of coal-fired power plants abroad

• Reduce temperature rise to 2 degrees

• Increase fossil fuel subsidies

According to the speaker, what is crucial for measuring success at COP 26?

• Increasing coal-fired power plants

• Developed countries stepping up with reductions

• Secrecy among participating countries

• Ignoring scientific recommendations

What is the current temperature rise mentioned by the speaker?

• 1.2 degrees

• 2.0 degrees

• 1.5 degrees

• 3.0 degrees

What does the speaker suggest about fossil fuel subsidies?

• They have no impact on climate change

• They are necessary for economic growth

• They should be phased out as soon as possible

• They should be increased

What is the speaker's view on the role of technology in climate change mitigation?

• Technology increases emissions

• Technology is irrelevant

• Technology should be ignored

• Technology can help achieve faster reductions

What challenge does the speaker mention regarding engaging China in climate efforts?

• China's economic instability

• China's technological limitations

• China's lack of interest in climate change

• Geopolitical tensions between the US and China