Lesson 13

Question 1

What has the government developed to invest in green technology?

Answer 1

Ten Point Plan

Question 2

What are 10 points for a greener future?

Answer 2

1- Advancing offshore wind
2- Driving the growth of low-carbon hydrogen
3- Delivering new and advanced nuclear power
4- Accelerating the shift to zero-emission vehicles
5- Green public transport, cycling and walking
6- ‘Jet zero’ and green ships
7- Greener buildings
8- Investing in carbon capture, usage and storage
9- Protecting our natural environment
10- Green finance and innovation

Question 3

What can land management and agriculture harvest?

Answer 3

low carbon hydrogen

Question 4

What can hydrogen be used as?

Answer 4

an alternative, cleaner fuel to heat homes and power vehicles

Question 5

What is the intention of carbon capture technology?

Answer 5

to invest in the possibility of capturing carbon dioxide emissions and ‘locking’ them up in order to reduce their harmful effects.
Other schemes are looking at drawing CO2 from the atmosphere and pumping it into
decommissioned oil fields.

Question 6

What is the government increasing its funds for?

Answer 6

the Green Recovery Challenge Fund.

Question 7

Describe the Green Recovery Challenge Fund?

Answer 7

The £40 million Fund is available to environmental charities and partners for projects across England to restore nature and tackle climate change, such as creating new wildlife habitats and investing in flooding and coastal defences to prevent erosion. These activities could have a significant impact on land-based industries.