Climate Change and Economic Impacts

The video discusses the achievements of the 20th century, such as increased income and life expectancy, but highlights the unsustainability of its economic growth model due to environmental impacts. It emphasizes the urgent need for a transition to a low-carbon economy to combat climate change, which has already caused significant global warming and socio-economic damage. The video outlines strategies for this transition, including clean energy, sustainable development, and global cooperation, while highlighting the potential for new economic growth and poverty reduction.

What was one of the major achievements of the 20th century in terms of economic growth?

• Decreased global temperatures

• Increased poverty levels

• Increased income per capita

• Reduced technological advancements

What is a significant consequence of human activity on the environment?

• Stabilization of wildlife populations

• Decrease in global temperatures

• Improvement in ocean health

• Alteration of chemical composition of oceans and atmosphere

How much has the average global temperature increased since the 19th century?

• Less than one degree Celsius

• More than one degree Celsius

• No change

• Two degrees Celsius

What is one of the socio-economic impacts of global warming?

• Decrease in natural disasters

• Increase in poverty levels

• Stabilization of ecosystems

• Reduction in sea levels

What is the only viable way forward to address climate change?

• Increasing greenhouse gas emissions

• Ignoring climate change

• Transitioning to a low-carbon economy

• Continuing with current economic models

Which of the following is part of the policy package for climate transformation?

• Pricing carbon

• Reducing investment in infrastructure

• Discouraging innovation

• Increasing fossil fuel usage

What is a challenge in implementing climate policies?

• Stable social norms

• Decreasing technological advances

• Abundance of natural resources

• Lack of global cooperation

What is a benefit of successful climate policy implementation?

• Decreased economic growth

• Increased poverty

• New sources of economic growth

• Environmental degradation

How are social norms changing in relation to climate action?

• Becoming less supportive

• Remaining unchanged

• Becoming more supportive

• Becoming more resistant

What is a potential outcome of well-implemented climate action?

• Higher poverty rates

• Decreased technological innovation

• Unlocking inclusive growth

• Increased environmental harm