Causes
What is the main cause of climate change?
Burning of fossil fuels / greenhouse gas emissions / carbon dioxide
True or False, Climate change is linked to an increase of disease carrying pests (Malaria, Lyme)?
True
Name two states that have banned the use of single use plastic bags to some extent.
California, New York, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Oregon, Vermont and Delaware.
Can offshore wind production create enough electricity for the world?
Yes, according to IEA reports offshore wind has the potential to meet the world electricity demand 11 times over by 2040
Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas? a)water vapor b) nitrous oxide c) artificial fertilizers d) carbon dioxide
c, artificial fertilizers
What areas are most affected by climate change?
Coastal, Poor areas, Generally low contributors of carbon dioxide
Which American city will be under water first because of rising sea levels?
Miami
What is the cheapest form of energy?
According to the IEA, solar is the cheapest, wind close behind
Do you think we (humans) release more or less than 10 million tons of pollution everyday?
More, 110 million tons/day
If we continue at the current rate, what percentage/fraction of animal species will be extinct by 2070?
⅓ of all animals will be extinct because of climate change
During the 2017-2018 election cycle approximately how much was spent by the fossil fuel industry lobbying in US politics?
$360 million going mostly to Republicans, outspent renewable energy by 13
Name 2 possible sources of renewable energy, other than wind and solar?
Hydroelectric (Dams), Geothermal, Wave/Tidal Energy, Hydrogen, Biomass
If we continue at the current rate of deforestation, in how many years will we no longer have any rainforests?
Approx. 80 years
Approximately how much will the sea level rise in 80 years?
Approx. 6 feet and 10-12 if no efforts are made. New Orleans, Miami, Houston, Atlantic City, New York City and Boston are some of the cities in danger.
Who/what released a “carbon footprint calculator”, promoting the idea that climate change is caused by the individual?
British Petroleum
What is the number 1 thing you can do to your diet to reduce your carbon footprint?
Reduce / stop eating beef
Which country emits the most carbon dioxide per capita?
Saudi Arabia
Name the 3 hottest years in history
2016, 2019 and 2020
When did the phrase global warming begin to be replaced to climate change?
In 2005, the National Academy of Sciences released a pamphlet spreading the idea that climate change was a more scientifically accurate description. It took years to become widely used but was an important distinction to make at the time.
Name a country that is already running on close to 100% renewable power.
Iceland(100), Paraguay(100), Costa Rica(99), Norway(98.5), Austria(80), Brazil(75) and Denmark (69.4)