CLEAN : In Munich, scientists glue themselves to the street in call for climate action

The transcript discusses the urgent need for addressing environmental issues, emphasizing the importance of climate justice and the lack of political action despite clear scientific evidence. It includes personal experiences from an environmental scientist who advocates for immediate action over further study.

What is the speaker's main concern in the introduction?

• The rise of new technologies

• The benefits of climate change

• The urgency of the environmental crisis

• The role of social media in activism

What does the speaker believe is necessary to address climate change?

• Better social media campaigns

• Increased industrial production

• Enormous political change

• More scientific research

According to the speaker, what has the IPCC already communicated?

• That technology will solve climate issues

• That political change is necessary

• That climate change is not urgent

• That global warming is a myth

What does the speaker express about their work as an ecologist?

• It is rewarding and fulfilling

• It involves counting dead trees and environmental damage

• It is unrelated to climate change

• It focuses on urban development

Why did the speaker quit working in academia?

• They disagreed with their colleagues

• They were offered a better job

• They believe action is more important than further study

• They wanted to pursue a different career