12 Questions
What does renewable energy refer to?
Energy that is continuous and unlimited
According to the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED), what is sustainable development?
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs
Why is it important to study renewable energy?
To reduce dependence on finite resources like oil
What was the primary objective of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) established in 1992?
To combat dangerous human interference with the climate system
Which of the following energy sources has the highest share in the Philippines' total primary energy mix in 2021?
Oil
What was the goal of the Kyoto Protocol signed in 1997 and implemented from 2005 to 2020?
To implement measures under the UNFCCC to combat climate change
What is the main goal of the Paris Agreement in terms of limiting global warming?
Limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius
What are the responsibilities of developed countries under the treaty mentioned in the passage?
All of the above
Which conference was held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt to encourage more ambitious climate actions?
COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh
What was the basic aim of the Kyoto Protocol?
Establish responsibilities for mitigating climate change
Which agreement superseded the Kyoto Protocol?
Paris Agreement
What is the significance of the 26th COP (COP26) that took place in Glasgow?
Accelerate actions towards the goals of the Paris Agreement
Learn about renewable energy sources, sustainability, and the importance of studying renewable energy for a sustainable future. Explore the concepts of continuous and unlimited energy supply with low to zero carbon emissions.
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