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How many species face extinction if nothing is done about climate change?
Over 1 million. (https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/26facts)
Name 3 ways climate change will affect the health of the general public.
Increase in heat-related deaths, environmental disaster deaths, rapid spread of infectious diseases, worsening of seasonal allergies, mental health, greater risk of heart disease, higher costs of living, higher food costs, higher fuel costs, higher insurance rates, etc.
ExxonMobil, one of the worst contributors to climate change, earns about how much money an HOUR?
About $6million.
Considered one of NYPIRG's greatest victories, in what year did NYS pass the ban on fracking?
TRUE OR FALSE: There is more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere than at any point in human history.
TRUE.
TRUE OR FALSE: 2/3 of extreme weather events in the past 20 years have been worsened due to climate change.
TRUE.
The number of floods and instances of heavy rain have quadrupled since 1980 and doubled since 2004. Extreme temperatures, droughts, and wildfires have also more than doubled in the past 40 years. While no extreme weather event ever comes down to a single cause, climate scientists are increasingly exploring the human fingerprints on floods, heat waves, droughts, and storms.
ExxonMobil new about the effects of extracting and burning fossil fuels in WHAT YEAR?
As early as 1970. That's when they began to invest in disinformation campaigns and think tanks to ensure 'victory will be achieved when the average person is uncertain about climate science'.
The 'All Electric Buildings Act', which passed this year in NYS, mandates what?
All new buildings under 7 stories will have to be built on the renewable energy grid after 2027.
Average wildlife populations have been depleted by X% over the last 40 years.
60%.
Climate change could cut the world economy by $X by the year 2050.
$23 TRILLION.
TRUE OR FALSE: ExxonMobil's research into climate change 50 years ago produced more accurate information about the effects we are currently seeing from fossil fuels than even groups like NASA.
TRUE.
What is the goal of NYS's landmark law, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act?
Be 100% renewable by 2050.
2030.
TRUE OR FALSE: climate change will increase consumer prices.
TRUE - from food to insurance to healthcare.
In 2022, the top 5 oil and gas companies generated $X in profits.
About $200 BILLION.
What is the name of the 2022 law that Biden passed that is the single biggest U.S. investment in addressing climate change and driving a transition to clean energy. It steers billions in subsidies into everything from battery manufacturing to climate adaptation?
The last X years have been the warmest ever recorded, since we began recording temperatures historically.
SEVEN.
Since the year 2000, NYS has experienced over 51 SEPARATE major weather disasters. How much has that cost NYS taxpayers?
Over $100 billion.
What is the 'back up plan' for fossil fuel companies once we transition to all-electric and renewable energy?
Plastics.
TRUE OR FALSE: The Biden administration has allowed no new oil and gas projects to begin since they came into office.
FALSE
6,430 permits for oil and gas drilling on public lands in its first two years, outpacing the Trump administration's 6,172 drilling-permit approvals in its first two years.