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 and severity of extreme weather events due to emissions. The role of governments, particularly the G20, in reducing emissions is crucial. The transcript also touches on economic considerations, comparing climate action spending to COVID-19 responses. Finally, it stresses the importance of national plans for the success of the COP26 climate summit.

What was the main goal of the Paris Agreement regarding global temperature rise?

• To keep temperatures below a global average of 3 degrees C

• To aim for a temperature rise of 2.5 degrees C

• To maintain temperatures below a global average of 2 degrees C, aiming for 1.5

• To eliminate all carbon emissions by 2025

Which group of countries is highlighted as needing to lead climate action?

• The European Union

• The ASEAN countries

• The African Union

• The G20 countries

What is the target year by which G20 countries should cut emissions in half?

• 2025

• 2040

• 2050

• 2030

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

• $15 trillion

• $25 trillion

• $10 trillion

• $20 trillion

What is considered crucial for the success of climate summits like COP26?

• The location of the summit

• The national plans countries present

• The number of countries attending

• The duration of the summit