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Climate change only affects a small number of people.
Climate change only affects a small number of people.
False (B)
What is intensifying around the world?
What is intensifying around the world?
- Storms, floods, and wildfires (correct)
- International summits
- Air quality
- Economic growth
Advances in tackling climate change are hindering economic growth.
Advances in tackling climate change are hindering economic growth.
False (B)
Which country is working with every nation to reach an agreement on how to tackle climate change in the run-up to COP26?
Which country is working with every nation to reach an agreement on how to tackle climate change in the run-up to COP26?
Where is it expected that more than 190 world leaders will arrive for COP26?
Where is it expected that more than 190 world leaders will arrive for COP26?
According to most experts, does COP26 have a particular urgency?
According to most experts, does COP26 have a particular urgency?
Air ______ sadly affects the health of tens of millions of people.
Air ______ sadly affects the health of tens of millions of people.
The impacts of climate change are not devastating.
The impacts of climate change are not devastating.
Besides government representatives, which of the following parties were expected to attend COP26?
Besides government representatives, which of the following parties were expected to attend COP26?
How long, in days, were the COP26 talks expected to last?
How long, in days, were the COP26 talks expected to last?
Flashcards
Climate Change
Climate Change
Long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.
COP26
COP26
2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Glasgow, Scotland.
Impact of Climate Change
Impact of Climate Change
Destructive effects like storms, floods, and wildfires on the environment and human life.
Air Pollution
Air Pollution
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Economic Growth
Economic Growth
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Restoring Nature
Restoring Nature
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Unpredictable Weather
Unpredictable Weather
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International Cooperation
International Cooperation
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Tackling Climate Change
Tackling Climate Change
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Urgency of Action
Urgency of Action
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Study Notes
COP26 Summit
- A major international summit, focused on tackling climate change
- Twelve days of talks, involving tens of thousands of negotiators, government officials, businesses, and citizens
- More than 190 world leaders expected to attend
- Considered a crucial task, with a particular sense of urgency, to address the climate crisis
- Nations need to join forces urgently to reach an agreement on how to tackle climate change.
Climate Change Impacts
- Leading to an increase in storms, floods, and wildfires
- Causing unpredictable weather patterns
- Affecting the health of millions of people
- Leading to devastating damage to homes and livelihoods
- Air pollution is also a significant impact, sadly affecting the health
Economic Opportunities
- Tackling climate change can lead to cleaner air
- Creation of good jobs
- Restoration of nature
- Unleashing economic growth
- Despite these opportunities, current actions are not fast enough to avert the climate crisis.
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