EQ2 Response to climate change by different countries Flashcards
What percentage of power does India aim to generate through renewables by 2030?
40%
India has established a goal to generate 40% of its power through renewable sources by 2030.
What progress has India made towards its renewable energy target?
Rapid progress; could reach target a decade early
India’s rapid progress in renewable energy investments may allow it to meet its 40% target by 2020 instead of 2030.
What is the UK’s achievement regarding emissions reduction over 28 years?
44% reduction
The UK has managed to reduce its emissions while its economy has grown.
What has the UK’s committee on climate change indicated about the country’s climate goals?
Lagging far behind long-term climate goals
Despite reducing emissions, the UK is advised to be falling short of many of its long-term climate objectives.
What impact could the Trump administration’s policies have on US GHG emissions by 2030?
Increase in annual GHG emissions
True or False: The US is on track to meet its Paris Agreement targets.
False
The US is not meeting its Paris Agreement targets, as indicated by its insufficient targets and policies.
What is Russia’s stance on climate change? Why?
Doesn’t care much about climate change
Russia is noted for being a significant emitter of greenhouse gasesand shows little commitment to addressing climate change.
What is Russia’s rank among the world’s greenhouse gas emitters?
Fourth-largest emitter
Russia is the fourth-largest emitter of greenhouse gases globally.
Why is Russia expected to meet its Paris targets?
Weak commitment
Russia’s ability to meet its Paris targets is due to the weak nature of the commitments, which do not require significant low-carbon strategies.
What is China’s current status regarding its Paris targets?
On target to meet, but inadequate
China is on track to meet its Paris Agreement targets, but those targets are considered inadequate and not ambitious enough.
Which countries are meeting their Paris Agreement targets?
India and China
Which countries are not meeting their Paris Agreement targets?
USA and Russia
Why is India failing to combat climate change?
-It has plans to build new coal-fired power plants and coal is worst fossil fuels
What have the trump administration been doing in terms of responding to climate change?
-They have been working to actively censor climate science.
-The US are really denying climate change 🥳
