How Much Money Would Be Required,on an Annual Basis,for the World

question 8

Multiple Choice

How much money would be required,on an annual basis,for the world to meet basic social and health goals and to provide environmental security?

• A) $125 billion
• B) $245 billion
• C) $500 billion
• D) $750 billion
• E) $1 trillion

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Definitions:

Kyoto Protocol

An international agreement linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change that commits its parties by setting internationally binding emission reduction targets.

Greenhouse Gases

Gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, such as carbon dioxide and methane, contributing to global warming and climate change.

Ratified

Ratification occurs when parties confirm an agreement or contract, making it officially valid.

Environmental Impact Statement

A document that outlines the potential environmental effects of proposed projects, required for government approval in many nations.