Deck 4: Climate and Health Policy

Question 1

The combined energy intensity and resource use of the health sector accounts for what percentage of greenhouse gas use?

A) 2%
B) 5%
C) 10%
D) 15%

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Communities that are exposed directly to harmful gaseous emissions as a result of policies such as drilling or fracking are known as:

A) fenceline communities.
B) exposed communities.
C) redlined communities.
D) greenhouse communities.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following is considered to be the "dirtiest" source of electric energy?

A) Nuclear
B) Oil
C) Natural gas
D) Coal

Answer 3

D

Question 4

According to a 2017 study in Pennsylvania, living within 1 kilometer of fracking operations led to a higher incidence of:

A) "Black Lung" disease.
B) premature and low birthweight babies.
C) lung cancer.
D) cardiovascular disease.

Question 5

The ______________ produced an agreement to take action to limit the warming of Earth's atmosphere to 2 degrees Celsius.

A) World Health Organization
B) COP24 Special Report
C) Paris Treaty
D) 2018 Call to Action

Question 6

Which of the following policies will help to emphasize active transportation in the transition to zero-carbon transportation systems?

A) Develop a plan and timeline for reduction of fossil fuel extraction
B) Assess and address the health impacts of fossil fuel extraction, production, transport, and infrastructure
C) Invest in affordable housing
D) Assess and alleviate impacts on workers and communities affected by job or economic losses related to climate change and climate policy

Question 7

A key policy to engage the health sector voice in the call for climate action would include:

A) implementing local and national campaigns.
B) proactively supporting integration of climate change into all relevant federal, state, and local public health programs.
C) establishing a public-private task force to assess the current state of the nation's healthcare system's resilience to extreme weather.
D) supporting policies to advance implementation of climate-smart energy.

Question 8

According to a 2017 study by Manion and colleagues, which of the following is annually prevented by the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)?

A) Lung cancer
B) Fatal heart attacks
C) Premature births
D) Early deaths among adults

Question 9

Which of the following was a result of the Clean Air Act of 1970?

A) Retail electricity suppliers were required to meet 20% of their demand through renewable electricity
B) Enforcement authority was decreased
C) Control of motor vehicle emission was authorized
D) Agriculture and forestry-related offsets were provided

Question 10

What health benefit of the Clear Air Act will impact the greatest number of people?

A) Reduction in adult mortality
B) Less emergency room visits
C) Reduction in lost work days
D) Less cases of chronic bronchitis

Question 11

The energy sector is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas accumulation in the Unites States.

Question 12

In urban areas, buildings account for 70% of energy use.

Question 13

Climate change is an immediate danger to everyone equally.

Question 14

A sustainable and equitable low-carbon economy requires shared prosperity.

Question 15

Climate and health action will be most effective when those most impacted are able to be full partners in building a climate resilient future.