China Passes Europe in Per-Capital Pollution

The video discusses the global issue of emissions, highlighting major contributors like the US, China, and the EU. It emphasizes the role of coal in energy production and its impact on emissions. The video warns about reaching carbon limits in 30 years if current trends continue, stressing the need for a 5% annual reduction in emissions to prevent severe climate change. Efforts for a global emissions pact are underway, but challenges remain due to differing opinions among countries.

Which country surpassed the European Union in pollution levels per capita for the first time?

• Germany

• United States

• India

• China

What percentage must emissions fall by each year to prevent dangerous climate change?

• 10%

• 2%

• 3%

• 5%

What is the critical temperature rise limit identified to prevent severe climate change impacts?

• 4 degrees Celsius

• 1 degree Celsius

• 3 degrees Celsius

• 2 degrees Celsius

Which leader is attempting to gather global leaders for a summit on climate change?

• Barack Obama

• Ban Ki Moon

• Narendra Modi

• Angela Merkel

Which countries' top leaders will not attend the summit in New York?

• China, India, and Germany

• India, Germany, and United States

• Germany, United States, and China

• United States, China, and Germany