Google's Brandt on Catalyzing Climate Innovation

The video discusses the urgent need for policy action to combat climate change, highlighting the role of technology and investment in driving sustainable solutions. It emphasizes the availability of technology to address climate issues and Google's initiatives in using AI for flood prediction and promoting eco-friendly practices. The video also covers Google's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 and the regional differences in technology use for climate adaptation, particularly in Asia. It concludes with the importance of supporting innovation through grants to nonprofits developing sustainable solutions.

What is one of the main challenges mentioned in the first section regarding climate change?

• Lack of technology to address climate change

• Excessive focus on renewable energy

• Overabundance of investment in climate solutions

• Insufficient policy action across the G20

How is Google using AI to help with extreme weather events?

• By predicting earthquakes

• By forecasting flooding seven days in advance

• By monitoring air quality

• By tracking hurricanes

What feature in Google Maps helps users choose more sustainable routes?

• Eco-friendly routing

• Traffic congestion alerts

• Weather updates

• Shortest distance calculation

What is Google's target year to achieve net zero emissions?

• 2050

• 2040

• 2030

• 2025

In which region is Google supporting nonprofits to develop technology-based solutions for climate change?

• Asia Pacific

• Africa

• Europe

• North America