How We Fix the Climate

The video discusses climate change, emphasizing the importance of understanding and mitigating its effects. It covers the UN's climate report, the role of renewable energy, and the need for informed public advocacy. Various strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions are explored, including carbon pricing, cap-and-trade, and alternative approaches like standards and investments. The video highlights the justice aspect of climate change and encourages personal actions to reduce individual carbon footprints.

What is one of the most important actions individuals can take to combat climate change?

• Increase meat consumption

• Ignore climate change

• Be informed about climate policies

• Invest in fossil fuels

Which energy source is currently producing just 1% of the world's energy but is rapidly increasing?

• Hydroelectric

• Wind

• Solar

• Nuclear

What is a major justice issue related to global warming?

• It has no impact on human life

• It only affects affluent countries

• It affects all people equally

• It primarily impacts those least responsible for it

What is the primary goal of carbon pricing?

• To make carbon emissions free

• To increase the cost of carbon emissions

• To eliminate all taxes

• To decrease the cost of renewable energy

What is a potential benefit of a carbon fee and dividend system?

• It covers increased costs for most people

• It only benefits the wealthiest individuals

• It provides a universal basic income

• It eliminates all carbon emissions

What is carbon quantitative easing?

• Paying people to prevent carbon emissions

• Increasing fossil fuel subsidies

• Charging people for emitting carbon

• Eliminating all carbon taxes

What is a challenge associated with carbon quantitative easing?

• It requires a large bureaucracy

• It generates significant revenue

• It is easy to implement

• It has no associated costs

What is a key component of non-pricing strategies to combat climate change?

• Increasing fossil fuel production

• Reducing government involvement

• Implementing standards and regulations

• Eliminating renewable energy sources

What is the role of investment in non-pricing strategies?

• To decrease renewable energy use

• To support new technologies and infrastructure

• To increase fossil fuel dependency

• To eliminate all government spending

What is the focus of justice in climate change strategies?

• To benefit only the wealthiest

• To support communities most affected by pollution

• To ignore marginalized communities

• To increase pollution in urban areas