Donald Trump, the current President of the USA, has repeatedly made statements on climate change during his political career that – if not entirely false – can certainly be considered misleading. If you look into his statements, you quickly end up in a world full of strange claims and scientifically questionable theories. You are probably familiar with some of his striking statements. Can you still remember the special formulations with which he made headlines around the world and often caused people to shake their heads? So test yourself in this quiz: the aim is to look closely and recognize the nuances of his rhetoric without losing sight of the facts.
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What statement did Donald Trump make in 2018 in response to the devastating forest fires in California ? While scientists and forestry experts cited the increasing drought and hot spells as a result of global warming, Trump presented his own solution to the problem. He drew comparisons with other countries such as Finland and claimed that the catastrophe could have been prevented by a very specific activity that is actually more common in the home garden. Do you remember? Then you know the answer in our quiz: Guess the Song 1976.
One of the key points of his political argumentation is always the link between environmental protection and the national economy . Donald Trump vehemently argues that strict environmental regulations and international treaties such as the Paris Climate Agreement are a threat to prosperity. In his speeches, he often painted a bleak picture for working people if the USA were to stick to green goals. If you are informed, the answer to the following quiz question should therefore not be difficult for you: What did Donald Trump say about climate protection and jobs?
Closely linked to his promise to strengthen domestic industry is his passion for fossil fuels, in particular for a very specific energy source that is seen as a symbol of the old industrial power of the USA. He promised workers in the mining regions a big comeback, using a very specific combination of words designed to cast the controversial commodity in an almost aesthetically glossy light. Do you remember what decorative adjective he used to portray coal as modern and environmentally friendly?
This quiz will show whether you have a real memory for political climate lies and whether you can see through the rhetorical strategies of a man who has polarized the climate debate like no other over the years. It is a challenge to separate the wheat from the chaff and contrast the false claims with the true facts.
Start the quiz: How many of Trump’s climate slogans do you really recognize?
17. February 26, 18:00 – Ines Walk
