Are Anglophone Countries Leading the Fight Against Carbon Emissions?

Flashcards about English-speaking countries and their efforts to combat carbon emissions.

__ are a primary cause of climate change.

Gases such as CO₂ that trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to global warming.

Scientists agree that it is essential __

To reduce emissions quickly to prevent major global catastrophes.

The UK is often described as a climate leader and was ___

The first major economy to make carbon neutrality a legal objective by 2050.

The UK hosted __

A large international climate conference hosted by the UK in 2021 to encourage countries to raise climate objectives.

Canada's official __ for 2030 is a plan to reduce emissions

Aims to reduce emissions by 40% below 2005 levels by 2030.

Australia has one of the highest rates of __ per household in the world.

An Australian statistic reflecting millions of families producing electricity from the sun.

Environmental NGOs like Greenpeace, which started in Canada and the UK, __

Have influenced public opinion and government policies for decades.

Despite efforts by English-speaking countries, __

Remain very high despite all efforts.

According to Our World in Data, the United States is __

The second largest emitter of CO₂ in the world.

Canada and Australia's emissions per capita __

Are among the highest in the world due to car usage, heating, and heavy industry.

Due to __ , English-speaking countries reduce emissions at home but increase them abroad

Many English-speaking countries import products from countries with higher pollution.

Former US president __ criticized environmental measures.

He withdrew the United States from the Paris Agreement in 2017.