Need to Get Priorities Right on Environment: Lomborg

The transcript discusses the prioritization of climate change in relation to other global issues, emphasizing the need for smart solutions and new technologies. It highlights the severe impact of indoor air pollution, the potential of shale gas to reduce carbon emissions, and the importance of making renewable energy affordable. The discussion also covers funding sources, international climate agreements, and the need to balance climate change efforts with other pressing global challenges.

What is identified as the world's biggest environmental problem in the first section?

• Deforestation

• Indoor air pollution

• Water pollution

• Plastic waste

Why does the speaker believe current solutions to global warming are not effective?

• They are too expensive and inefficient

• They are not widely available

• They are harmful to the environment

• They are too complex to implement

What is the moral consideration mentioned regarding CO2 emissions in developing countries?

• They should follow the same rules as developed countries

• They have a moral right to emit CO2

• They should not emit any CO2

• They should be penalized for emissions

How has the US managed to reduce its carbon emissions significantly?

• Through international agreements

• By investing in solar energy

• Through the shale gas breakthrough

• By reducing industrial activity

What is the speaker's view on the global adoption of shale gas?

• It should be avoided due to environmental concerns

• It is a step towards smarter and cheaper solutions

• It is the final solution to climate change

• It is not economically viable

What does the speaker suggest as a more effective approach to addressing climate change?

• Relying on existing fossil fuels

• Focusing solely on reducing emissions

• Investing in research and development for green energy

• Making grand international promises

According to the speaker, what should be considered alongside climate change?

• Economic growth

• Other global issues like education and health

• Technological advancements

• Military spending