Ravine Pod
What happened to the global forest area in the past 30 years? Decreased around 50, 30 or 10%
10%! 93% of people get this wrong. Deforestation is real, but not as fast as you might think. We frequently hear about fires and deforestion and media focuses less on forests that are not lost, and the successful conservation projects where natural forests are protected. To stop deforestation it is important to understand that it is slower than people seem to believe, and also to realize that it is motivated by economic need. If forest owners are to stop chopping down their forests, they need others ways to earn money.
Of all waste collected from homes, businesses and schools worldwide, how much of the total weight is plastic? 12%, 42%, 72%
Around 12%
In 2022, how much of the increased electricity production in the world came from renewable sources? ( 10%, 45% or 85%)
Around 85%
When counting the total body weight of all mammals in the world, roughly how much comes from wild mammals? Around 5%, 25% or 50%?
In terms of weight, just 5% of all mammals are in the wild. More than half the weight of all mammals in the world can be accounted for by livestock. When we think about how small the biomass share is for wild animals, it helps us to think about how important it is to protect them and nature. 83% of people get this question wrong- when you think of animals, you think of them roaming in the wild. Most people don't realize how big meat production really is.
Name one way to stay hopeful for our planet in the face of bad news.
Appreciating nature, consuming good climate news, surrounding yourself with people trying to make a positive impact, etc.
What group of animals has the highest share of threatened species? Birds, Mammals, or amphibians?
Ampbibians. 70% of people get this question wrong. The share of species that are threatened is 40% - these slimy and cold-blooded animals need our love!
What share of the world’s waste is generated in North America? Around 14%, 28% or 42%?
Around 14%
In 2022, how much fossil fuels (oil, coal and natural gas) were used in the world, compared to the year 2000? (think 20, 100 or 145%)
145%
Rank the following foods from highest GHG emissions to least GHG emissions per 100 grams of protien: tofu, Beef, eggs, chicken, farmed shrimp
Beef, farmed shrimp, chicken, eggs, tofu. According to the UN, beef production releases about 18 times more GHG emissions than tofu.
Since agreements were made in 1987 to limit ozone-depleting substances, how many have been phased out? Less than 40%, around 70% or more than 95%?
more than 95%