United Arab Emirates picks oil boss to head climate summit
Jan. 16, 2023
Q: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) last week named the CEO of a state-run oil company to be the president of this year’s United Nations COP28 climate talks in Dubai. Where is oil-rich UAE on the Persian Gulf?
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Q: Climate activists criticized the appointment of Sultan al-Jaber, who leads a company that pumps some 4 million barrels of crude a day. Which nation produces the most oil?
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A. Canada
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B. Russia
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C. Saudi Arabia
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D. United States
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Q: The burning of fossil fuels – oil, natural gas and coal – has been blamed for most of the greenhouse gases tied to climate change. Which nation produces most of the world’s fossil fuels?
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A. China
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B. Iran
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C. Russia
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D. United States
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Q: Besides running the state oil company, Sultan al-Jaber oversees renewable energy projects for the UAE, which reportedly has spent more than $50 billion on such ventures. Which nation has installed the most renewable energy??
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A. Brazil
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B. China
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C. India
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D. United States
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Q: Which nation consumes the most energy per person?
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A. China
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B. Qatar
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C. United Arab Emirates
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D. United States
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