U.N.: Emissions Must Be Cut In Half To Meet Climate Change Goals

The video discusses the urgent need for unprecedented efforts to combat climate change, highlighting the emission gap report which shows that emissions must drop 55% by 2030 to meet the Paris climate agreement goals. The UN Environment Program warns of the global community's procrastination, with temperatures expected to rise by 3.2 degrees Celsius. The World Meteorological Organization reports record-high greenhouse gas levels in 2018, and several countries, including the US and Australia, are urged to enhance their climate commitments.

What is the main focus of the emission gap report?

• To compare current and required greenhouse gas emission levels

• To evaluate renewable energy sources

• To assess the biodiversity loss due to climate change

• To analyze the economic impact of climate change

By what percentage must emissions be reduced by 2030 to meet the Paris climate goals?

• 75%

• 65%

• 55%

• 45%

What is the expected temperature rise by the end of the century if no action is taken?

• 1.5 degrees Celsius

• 2.0 degrees Celsius

• 3.2 degrees Celsius

• 4.0 degrees Celsius

Which organization reported a record high in greenhouse gases in 2018?

• International Energy Agency

• World Meteorological Organization

• United Nations Development Programme

• World Health Organization

Which of the following countries was mentioned as needing to improve its climate commitments?

• Russia

• Brazil

• Germany

• India