10 Questions
What percentage of human-made greenhouse gas emissions could be avoided relatively easily?
20 percent
Why do devices consume more energy when seemingly switched off?
Because they are still plugged in
According to the United Nations, what is the projected world population by mid-century?
At least nine billion
What is the estimated amount of acres required to sustain an average human being today?
54 acres
What is geoengineering, as mentioned in the text?
Radical interventions to block sunlight or reduce greenhouse gases
What is the primary challenge in addressing climate change?
Eliminating the use of fossil fuels
Which of the following is a significant consequence of meat production?
Pounds of feed required to produce a pound of protein
Why is it important to reduce our energy consumption?
To make a bigger impact on climate change
What is the result of timber harvesting in the tropics?
Contribution of 1.5 billion metric tons of carbon to the atmosphere
What is the benefit of eating organic produce?
It does not require fertilizers that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions
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