Emissions
What fossil fuel is China still heavily reliant on for energy production?
Coal
China is the largest manufacturer and producer of which two renewable energy sources?
Solar and Wind
What element from the Tibetan plateau can run off into the water source?
Mercury
What is the most common man-made reinforcement that China has employed to combat rising sea levels and coastal erosion?
Seawalls
What celebrity is currently known as the top emitter of CO2 from plane rides?
Taylor Swift
Between 2000-2022, Chinese emissions associated with fuel combustion increased by what percentage?
245%
What # 5-Year Plan is China developing for 2026-2030?
What are the major weather hazards facing Northern China?
Droughts and Desertification
Between 2000 and 2020, China was able to increase its mangrove forest population by how many hectares (ha)
7,000
What is the name of the Swedish climate activist who gained fame in 2018 after starting the "School Strike for Climate" movement?
Greta Thunberg
Is land use change in China considered a carbon source or a carbon sink?
Since the mid-2010s, China's land use change has pulled carbon from the atmosphere!
Name one major industrial sector China’s emission trading system does not cover?
Either: Steel, cement, or chemical
How many major floods were there in 2024?
26
When was China’s first adaptation management guide published?
2013
How many tonnes of carbon dioxide did Katy Perry use to spend 11 minutes in space?
About 50 tonnes
Approximately what percentage of China's emissions are associated with industrial practices?
Around 24%
What is the ultimate purpose of the Cap-and-Trade system in China?
To lower emissions and lead the country to zero emissions
What is another name for the Tibetan Plateau?
The Third Pole
How many cities are currently participating in the sponge city initiative?
64
Which celebrity started a foundation to bring awareness to climate change is a United Nations Messenger of Peace, owns about a dozen houses and consistently uses private yachts and planes?
Leonardo DiCaprio