U.N. Warns Earth 'Firmly On Track Toward An Unlivable World'

The video discusses the urgent need to address climate change, highlighting the IPCC report's warning that it's 'now or never' to limit global warming. Dr. Deborah Brosnan emphasizes the importance of immediate action and outlines four key strategies, including restoring natural ecosystems to sequester carbon. The video also explores how climate change is shifting tornado patterns, requiring communities to adapt. The discussion concludes with a call for global adaptation to changing weather patterns.

What is the target limit for global warming by 2030 according to the Paris Agreement?

• 4.0 degrees Fahrenheit

• 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit

• 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit

• 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit

Which of the following is NOT a natural ecosystem that helps sequester carbon?

• Forests

• Wetlands

• Seagrasses

• Deserts

How do restored natural ecosystems benefit communities besides reducing emissions?

• They increase greenhouse gases

• They decrease biodiversity

• They provide jobs and protection against storm surges

• They increase pollution

What is a significant factor causing the shift in Tornado Alley?

• Decreased rainfall

• Warming oceans

• Increased snowfall

• Rising sea levels

Which states are now experiencing a higher frequency of tornadoes due to climate change?

• California, Nevada, and Arizona

• Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee

• New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania

• Florida, Georgia, and Alabama