CLEAN : Governments must act today, says Greenpeace after IPCC report released

The transcript discusses the urgency of addressing climate change, highlighting the Paris Agreement's goals to limit global warming. It emphasizes the increasing frequency of extreme weather events due to human impact and the need for government-led action, particularly from G20 countries, to cut emissions. The economic response to COVID-19 is contrasted with the lack of investment in green infrastructure. The importance of national plans for the success of the COP26 summit is also stressed.

What was the main goal of the Paris Agreement mentioned in the video?

• To keep global temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius, aiming for 1.5 degrees

• To focus solely on economic growth

• To eliminate all carbon emissions by 2025

• To increase the use of fossil fuels

Which group of countries is highlighted as needing to lead the action on emission cuts?

• The European Union

• The ASEAN countries

• The G20 countries

• The African Union

What is the main reason given for the lack of action by governments on climate change?

• Insufficient funding

• Lack of scientific evidence

• Procrastination and delay in decision-making

• Public opposition

How much money was spent globally in response to COVID-19, according to the video?

• $10 trillion

• $15 trillion

• $20 trillion

• $5 trillion

What is considered crucial for the success of the Glasgow Climate Summit?

• The length of the summit

• The amount of money pledged by each country

• The national plans for reducing fossil fuel use and protecting rainforests

• The number of countries attending