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Greta Thunberg initiated her climate strike in 2018 due to concerns about a series of heatwaves and wildfires in Sweden.
Greta Thunberg initiated her climate strike in 2018 due to concerns about a series of heatwaves and wildfires in Sweden.
True (A)
The primary goal of the Paris Agreement is to decrease carbon emissions to limit global warming to a maximum of 3° Celsius this century.
The primary goal of the Paris Agreement is to decrease carbon emissions to limit global warming to a maximum of 3° Celsius this century.
False (B)
The increase in Earth's average temperature since the 1880s is primarily attributed to a reduction in carbon emissions from renewable energy sources.
The increase in Earth's average temperature since the 1880s is primarily attributed to a reduction in carbon emissions from renewable energy sources.
False (B)
Deforestation is highlighted as a significant factor contributing to increased oxygen levels by turning $CO_2$ into oxygen.
Deforestation is highlighted as a significant factor contributing to increased oxygen levels by turning $CO_2$ into oxygen.
If current deforestation rates continue, rainforests are projected to completely disappear in 200 years.
If current deforestation rates continue, rainforests are projected to completely disappear in 200 years.
Switching from air travel to train travel can substantially increase a person's carbon footprint.
Switching from air travel to train travel can substantially increase a person's carbon footprint.
Besides carbon emissions from fossil fuels, afforestation, which involves planting more trees, also worsens the environmental impact.
Besides carbon emissions from fossil fuels, afforestation, which involves planting more trees, also worsens the environmental impact.
The Earth's average temperature has increased by approximately 3 degrees Celsius since 1880.
The Earth's average temperature has increased by approximately 3 degrees Celsius since 1880.
Flashcards
Who is Greta Thunberg?
Who is Greta Thunberg?
A Swedish student who started a school strike for climate action in 2018 to pressure governments to address climate change.
What is the Paris Agreement?
What is the Paris Agreement?
An agreement in which 195 countries pledged to reduce carbon emissions to limit global warming to below 2°C.
What is Global Warming?
What is Global Warming?
The increase in Earth's average surface temperature, largely due to the increase of carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels.
What are Fossil Fuels?
What are Fossil Fuels?
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What is Deforestation?
What is Deforestation?
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What are some actions to mitigate climate change?
What are some actions to mitigate climate change?
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What is a Carbon Footprint?
What is a Carbon Footprint?
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What are the consequences of climate change?
What are the consequences of climate change?
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Study Notes
- In 2018, Greta Thunberg, then 15, initiated a school strike every Friday to protest outside the Swedish Parliament, advocating for Sweden's adherence to the 2015 Paris Agreement.
- Her 'school strike for the climate' protest went viral on social media, inspiring hundreds of thousands of schoolchildren around the world to join the 'Fridays for Future' movement.
- There are well-founded concerns about pollution and greenhouse gases.
- Failure of governments to act will lead to suffering for future generations.
- Consequences of inaction include melting ice caps, rising sea levels, extreme temperatures, and increased frequency of natural disasters like droughts, floods, wildfires, and hurricanes.
- Since 1880, the Earth's average temperature has risen by almost 1 degree Celsius, mostly since 1975.
- Global warming is primarily attributed to increased carbon emissions from fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas).
- Deforestation for agriculture and urbanization contributes to global warming by eliminating plants that convert CO2 into oxygen.
- Every second, an area of forest equivalent to 27 football fields is lost.
- If deforestation persists, rainforests may disappear completely in 100 years.
- Actions such as reducing waste, recycling, and traveling responsibly can make a difference to climate change.
- Traveling by train significantly reduces carbon footprint compared to flying.
- Greta Thunberg's family uses an electric car but primarily cycles.
- Greta Thunberg travels by train, rather than planes, when touring Europe to speak about climate change.
- At the 2015 Paris Agreement, 195 countries pledged to cut carbon emissions to limit global warming to 2° Celsius this century.
- The USA and several EU countries are not fulfilling their promises from the 2015 Paris Agreement.
- The 20 warmest years in history have occurred in the last 22 years.
- Scientists now believe global warming must be kept below 1.5° Celsius.
- Continued warming trends will lead to catastrophic results.
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Explore Greta Thunberg's climate activism and the rise of 'Fridays for Future'. Understand the dangers of pollution, greenhouse gases, and governmental inaction. Learn about the consequences of climate change, including rising temperatures and natural disasters.
