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What did the provisional State of the Global Climate report confirm about 2023?
What did the provisional State of the Global Climate report confirm about 2023?
- It was the year with the least extreme weather events
- It was the year with the lowest carbon emissions
- It was the coldest year on record
- It was set to be the warmest year on record (correct)
Who suggested that Hong Kong should consider importing more nuclear energy from mainland China?
Who suggested that Hong Kong should consider importing more nuclear energy from mainland China?
- The city’s environment minister
- Dr. Lam Ching-choi (correct)
- The head of the World Meteorological Organization
- The United Nations’ 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (Cop28) in Dubai
What was cited as a reason for considering importing more nuclear energy by Dr. Lam Ching-choi?
What was cited as a reason for considering importing more nuclear energy by Dr. Lam Ching-choi?
- Favorable factors over renewable energy (correct)
- Lack of accessibility to renewable energy
- Higher cost compared to renewable energy
- Unreliable power distribution network for renewable energy
Where was the delegation led by the city’s environment minister headed to?
Where was the delegation led by the city’s environment minister headed to?
What is the goal of Hong Kong in relation to carbon neutrality by 2050?
What is the goal of Hong Kong in relation to carbon neutrality by 2050?
What was the temperature anomaly projected for 2023 according to the provisional State of the Global Climate report?
What was the temperature anomaly projected for 2023 according to the provisional State of the Global Climate report?
Who proposed the idea of importing more nuclear energy from mainland China for Hong Kong's carbon neutrality goal?
Who proposed the idea of importing more nuclear energy from mainland China for Hong Kong's carbon neutrality goal?
What factor did Dr. Lam Ching-choi NOT mention as a consideration for using more nuclear energy in Hong Kong?
What factor did Dr. Lam Ching-choi NOT mention as a consideration for using more nuclear energy in Hong Kong?
Where was the United Nations’ 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (Cop28) held?
Where was the United Nations’ 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (Cop28) held?
What is the long-term carbon neutrality goal set by Hong Kong?
What is the long-term carbon neutrality goal set by Hong Kong?