What if Carbon Emissions Stopped Tomorrow?

The video explores the concept of a carbon-free society and its potential impact on global warming. It explains that even if carbon emissions stopped immediately, the climate would remain warm for centuries due to heat stored in oceans and long-lived CO2 molecules. The video highlights the benefits of switching to carbon-free energy, such as improved health and reduced pollution, and emphasizes the importance of clean energy for future generations.

What would happen to global temperatures if we stopped burning carbon immediately?

• They would fluctuate unpredictably.

• They would increase rapidly.

• They would remain high for many centuries.

• They would drop instantly to pre-industrial levels.

Why do oceans continue to affect global temperatures even after stopping carbon emissions?

• Oceans absorb CO2 quickly.

• Oceans cool down instantly.

• Oceans release accumulated heat slowly.

• Oceans do not store heat.

How long can CO2 molecules remain in the atmosphere?

• Several decades

• A few days

• Thousands of years

• A few months

What is one immediate benefit of switching to a carbon-free energy system?

• Increased fossil fuel extraction

• More severe storms

• Improved air quality

• Higher carbon emissions

How does reducing emissions affect future generations?

• It has no impact on them.

• It makes climate impacts more severe.

• It reduces the severity of climate impacts.

• It increases the frequency of wildfires.

What is the potential impact of each additional degree of warming on crop yields?

• Increase by 10%

• Decrease by 10%

• No change

• Double the yields

What is a fantasy solution mentioned for obtaining a magical energy source?

• Discovering it underground

• Aliens providing it

• Finding it in the atmosphere

• Creating it from water