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Climate Change Activism and the European Union (EU)

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Which EU directive aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy use?

  1. Renewable Energy Directive

  2. Energy Efficiency Directive

  3. Emissions Trading System Directive

  4. Carbon Capture and Storage Directive

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Energy Efficiency Directive sets binding targets for EU member states to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy use.

What is the name of the EU's emissions trading system?

  1. European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)

  2. Kyoto Protocol Emissions Trading System (KP ETS)

  3. Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)

  4. Joint Implementation (JI)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The EU ETS is a cap-and-trade system that limits the total amount of greenhouse gases that can be emitted by certain industries and sectors in the EU.

Which EU regulation sets binding targets for member states to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from non-ETS sectors?

  1. Effort Sharing Regulation

  2. Renewable Energy Directive

  3. Energy Efficiency Directive

  4. Emissions Trading System Directive

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Effort Sharing Regulation sets binding targets for EU member states to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from non-ETS sectors, such as agriculture, transport, and buildings.

What is the name of the EU's climate change adaptation strategy?

  1. EU Adaptation Strategy

  2. Climate Change Adaptation Strategy

  3. European Climate Adaptation Platform (ECAP)

  4. Adaptation to Climate Change in the European Union (ACClim)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The EU Adaptation Strategy provides a framework for EU member states to adapt to the impacts of climate change.

Which EU fund supports climate change mitigation and adaptation projects?

  1. European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

  2. European Social Fund (ESF)

  3. Cohesion Fund

  4. European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ERDF supports climate change mitigation and adaptation projects in EU member states.

What is the name of the EU's climate change research and innovation program?

  1. Horizon 2020

  2. LIFE

  3. European Innovation Council (EIC)

  4. European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Horizon 2020 is the EU's climate change research and innovation program.

Which EU directive aims to promote the use of renewable energy sources?

  1. Renewable Energy Directive

  2. Energy Efficiency Directive

  3. Emissions Trading System Directive

  4. Carbon Capture and Storage Directive

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Renewable Energy Directive sets binding targets for EU member states to increase the share of renewable energy in their energy mix.

What is the name of the EU's energy efficiency labeling scheme?

  1. Energy Star

  2. European Energy Label

  3. Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

  4. Green Building Label

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The European Energy Label provides information on the energy efficiency of products such as appliances, lighting, and heating systems.

Which EU fund supports projects that promote sustainable transport?

  1. European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

  2. European Social Fund (ESF)

  3. Cohesion Fund

  4. Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CEF supports projects that promote sustainable transport, such as rail, road, and maritime transport.

What is the name of the EU's climate change adaptation platform?

  1. European Climate Adaptation Platform (ECAP)

  2. Adaptation to Climate Change in the European Union (ACClim)

  3. Climate-ADAPT

  4. European Environment Agency (EEA)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ECAP is a platform that provides information and resources on climate change adaptation in the EU.

Which EU directive aims to reduce air pollution from industrial installations?

  1. Industrial Emissions Directive

  2. Air Quality Directive

  3. National Emission Ceilings Directive

  4. European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Industrial Emissions Directive sets limits on emissions of air pollutants from industrial installations.

What is the name of the EU's air quality monitoring network?

  1. Air Quality e-Reporting (AQ e-Reporting)

  2. European Air Quality Index (EAQI)

  3. European Environment Agency (EEA)

  4. AirBase

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

AirBase is the EU's air quality monitoring network.

Which EU directive aims to reduce noise pollution from aircraft?

  1. Aircraft Noise Directive

  2. Environmental Noise Directive

  3. Noise Emission Directive

  4. European Noise Agency (ENA)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Aircraft Noise Directive sets limits on noise emissions from aircraft.

What is the name of the EU's environmental noise directive?

  1. Environmental Noise Directive

  2. Noise Emission Directive

  3. European Noise Agency (ENA)

  4. Noise Pollution Action Plan

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Environmental Noise Directive sets limits on environmental noise pollution.

Which EU agency is responsible for coordinating environmental protection activities in the EU?

  1. European Environment Agency (EEA)

  2. European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

  3. European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

  4. European Medicines Agency (EMA)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The EEA is responsible for coordinating environmental protection activities in the EU.

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