Renewed Hope For Action On Climate Change

The video discusses the challenges and potential optimism in addressing climate change. It highlights the goals of the Paris Climate Accords, the impact of warming temperatures on ecosystems and human health, and the decline of coal usage. The video also covers advancements in renewable energy, future climate scenarios, and the importance of net zero emission policies. Despite the progress, significant challenges remain, and continued action is necessary to mitigate climate change effects.

What was the most ambitious goal of the 2015 Paris Climate Accords?

• To eliminate coal usage entirely

• To limit warming to 2 degrees Celsius

• To increase renewable energy usage by 50%

• To limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius

What is the main reason for guarded optimism about climate change?

• The increase in global temperatures

• The decline in coal burning

• The rise in sea levels

• The complete elimination of fossil fuels

What is carbon capture technology expected to do?

• Eliminate the need for coal entirely

• Increase the efficiency of coal plants

• Reduce the cost of renewable energy

• Collect carbon emissions from coal plants

How much has the cost of wind power fallen in the last decade?

• 30%

• 50%

• 90%

• 70%

What is the potential outcome if nations fulfill their net-zero emission promises?

• Warming will increase to 7 degrees Fahrenheit

• Warming will be completely halted

• Warming will exceed 5 degrees Fahrenheit

• Warming will stay below 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit