McKibben: Carbon Bubble Makes Housing Bubble Look Small

The video discusses the efforts of global warming activists, highlighting a recent climate march organized by 350.org. It explores the impact of divestment from fossil fuels, with notable actions by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and other institutions. The role of businesses and the financial industry in addressing climate change is examined, including calls for carbon pricing. The video evaluates President Obama's climate policies, noting both progress and contradictions. Finally, it addresses the scientific consensus on human-induced climate change and the significant impact of fossil fuel consumption.

What is the primary focus of 350.org?

• Investing in fossil fuels

• Developing new oil reserves

• Promoting renewable energy

• Organizing climate marches

What significant action did the Rockefeller Brothers Fund take?

• Invested in new oil fields

• Divested from fossil fuels

• Built a new oil refinery

• Partnered with coal companies

Which organization represents 580 million Christians and decided to stop investing in fossil fuels?

• World Council of Churches

• Greenpeace

• United Nations

• 350.org

What is the 'carbon bubble'?

• A financial risk related to fossil fuel investments

• A method to capture carbon emissions

• A new type of renewable energy

• A new oil drilling technique

What did Black Rock and other investors call for?

• Increased fossil fuel production

• A price on carbon emissions

• More coal mining

• Expansion of oil reserves

What environmental change has occurred since President Obama took office?

• Expansion of coal mining

• Decrease in global temperatures

• Disappearance of summer sea ice in the Arctic

• Increase in global oil reserves

What is the scientific community's consensus on climate change?

• The planet is cooling

• Human activity is warming the planet

• Climate change is not occurring

• Climate change is a natural phenomenon