Australian Government Warns of Multi-Billion Dollar Climate Disaster Costs

The video discusses recent extreme weather events in Australia, highlighting the significant increase in disaster recovery costs over the past three years. It covers the impact of climate change on agriculture, predicting a potential decline in production and GDP. The video also addresses future climate risks, including drought and fire, and examines Australia's climate record, emissions, and net zero targets.

What has been the percentage increase in disaster recovery costs in Australia over the past three years?

• 200%

• 433%

• 300%

• 150%

How much could agricultural production decline by 2063 if climate change is not addressed?

• 6%

• 2%

• 4%

• 8%

What is the potential GDP loss in today's money due to a decline in agricultural production by 2063?

• 1.2 billion USD

• 0.8 billion USD

• 2.5 billion USD

• 3.0 billion USD

Which climate phenomenon has been declared, indicating a hot and dry summer ahead for Australia?

• Arctic Oscillation

• La Nina

• El Nino

• Southern Oscillation

What is Australia's target year for achieving net zero emissions?

• 2070

• 2040

• 2060

• 2050