Air Pollution
Climate Change
Influencers
Solutions to the Problems
General Knowledge
100
What is air pollution?
Harmful substances in the air that we breathe.
100
What is climate change?
The long-term shift in temperature and weather patterns.
100
Name at least 2 members of The Beatles.
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
Ringo Star
George Harrison
100
What kind of vehicles are exempt from the ULEZ and congestion charges?
Electric
100
This movie about environmental destruction is called what?
The Lorax
200
Why is air pollution worse in big cities than small towns.
Big cities have more people, more cars, more industry and more non-road transport.
200
The UK signed a climate agreement in 2016 in which European city?
Paris
200
The famous Winston Churchill quote states that they will fight where?
On the beaches
200
What percentage of London is now a 'green space'?
47%
200
What is the UK government’s target year to reach net-zero carbon emissions?
2050
300
How can air pollution impact your health?
It can worsen illnesses such as:
Asthma
Cardiovascular issues
Heart disease
Emphysema
300
What does 'net-zero' mean?
To balance the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere with the amount removed, so the total is zero.
300
The Sidemen host a charity football match at which English stadium?
Wembley
300
The grant given to help people afford renewable energy for their homes is called the what?
Hint: G.... H.... Grant
Green Homes Grant
300
Which British footballer campaigned for free school meals during the pandemic?
Marcus Rashford
400
Air pollution in London contributes towards how many early deaths every year?
9,500
400
What were the 3 impacts of climate change on the UK that were mentioned?
Flooding
Storms
Heatwaves
400
Who is the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?
Roald Dahl
400
Name 4 ways that the UK government is trying to reduce the impact of air pollution.
- Bikes
- Green spaces
- Ultra Low Emission Zones
- Congestion charges
- Electric vehicles
400
What is the most common greenhouse gas causing global warming?
Carbon Dioxide
500
Why did the air quality index reach a 10 in London, when it was described as 'worse than Beijing, China'?
Hint: What kind of weather was it?
Cold and windless weather.
Pollution from traffic.
500
What is the climate activist group called that protests against climate change?
Just Stop Oil
500
Emma Watson leads the HeForShe campaign, but what is the campaign for?
An invitation for men and people of all genders to stand in solidarity with women to fight for gender equality.
500
Name the two types of renewable energy sources mentioned.
Wind turbines
Solar panels
500
Which British royal is a known environmental advocate and launched the Earthshot Prize?
William